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Today, Apple affect a watershed plan, lake water and several public events, as well sary of Apple Canyon Lake, in rural asked what things were like early on, Canyon Lake boasts a 480-acre lake monitoring and greenway steward- including our Smoke on the Water Apple River. In 1969, Jo Daviess the answer was, “Nothing at all like with 15 miles of shoreline that sur- ships. BBQ Cook Off on May 25 and the County was thought of as the wil- what you see today. When the proj- rounds the lake. 85 percent of the 15 Amenities for property owners Trail Trekker 5K Color Run on July derness by most other parts of Illi- ect started, this was still pretty much miles of shoreline surrounding the have gotten more contemporary 27. nois. Most residents were employed pastureland. And not very good pas- lake will remain a greenspace. The over the years as well. Apple Can- In 50 years, Apple Canyon Lake in agriculture. The most important tureland. When Branigar came out lake itself is consistently rated in the yon Lake features include an own- has grown into an established resi- attraction in the area was the home here and began offering farmers one top ten for water clarity and quality ers clubhouse, outdoor pool, beach, dential community but has kept its of Ulysses S. Grant of Galena, who thousand dollars an acre for 160-acre by the Illinois EPA. Fishermen rate 13 miles of UTV and walking trails, country, into-the-woods vacation was the Commanding General of the dairy farms, they thought he was cra- the pursuit of bass and walleye as tennis courts, fitness center, marina get-away personality. For more in- Union forces during the Civil War zy. Most of the landowners took the some of the best fishing in Illinois. convenience store, public 9-hole golf formation, look for Apple Canyon and our eighteenth President. offer.” The Property Owners Association course, and public lakeside restau- Lake on Facebook or check their Harvey Branigar, a real estate de- As the actual construction of and management work hard to keep rant—The Cove. Carton said, “We website, www.applcanyonlake.org. veloper from the Chicago area had roads, beaches, community build- come through this part of Illinois ings and the dam started, Wunder and was impressed with the scenery. was responsible for a bit of every- Branigar had a vision about making thing, from tours to entertainment. this part of Illinois a retreat for weary Wunder said, “Before any of the urban residents of the Chicago area. houses or community buildings went He believed that given the opportuni- up, many visitors and potential buy- ty to purchase country property in a ers used the campground we had. We place like Northwest Illinois, people would have bonfires and parties on would make the two-hour drive from the beach. On Fridays I would make Chicago to acquire vacation homes. a 10-gallon pot of chili. I even wore From here, the idea of Apple Canyon a chef’s hat. Lake as we know it was born. “On Wednesdays, I would show In 1969 the construction of dam films we borrowed from local li- was begun which would create the braries, using a 16mm projector. lake. A camp site and sales office It was all family fun kind of stuff. were erected along with a few small Back then there wasn’t as much to buildings. do as today. There were some trails Recently, Ralph Wunder, Apple through wooded areas. For a short Canyon Lake Recreation Director time, there was a small herd of fal- from August 1972 through May, low deer that Branigars’ people had 1973 sat down with Cindy Carton, brought in. People were fascinated Stockton Community Unit School District #206 Special BOE Meeting A special meeting to fill the board at 6:07 pm 6-0 following a motion by vacancy for the Stockton Communi- Haas and second by Cahill. ty Unit School District #206 Board The board voted to return to open COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today of Education was called to order at session at 7:11 p.m. 6-0 following 6:06 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 a motion by Vincent and second by in the High School Library. Board Groezinger. Book Battle members present included Neill Under new business, the board “Stargirl” Book Battle 2019 is in the books - literally! The 6th grade team of Kinzie Bruketta, Cahill, Rodger Groezinger, Nicole voted 4-2 following a motion by Lillian Sikora, Ethan Steien and Landon Warner brought home the amazing trophy for their class. Haas, Scott Hayes, John Raab, and Raab and second by Hayes to ap- Great work to all the participants! Todd Vincent. There were no amend- point Stephanie Broshous to fill the ments to the agenda. vacant seat on the board that will The board voted to go into closed end in April of 2021. Voting yes was The Lena Community Park District session under the Open Meetings Groezinger, Hayes, Raab, and Vin- Act 5 ILCS 120/2 for the purpose of cent. Voting no was Haas and Cahill. presents . . . discussion pertaining to the selection The meeting adjourned at 7:14 Music in the Park of a person to fill a public office and p.m. following a motion by Groez- discussion relating to student matters inger Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. The Mississippi Man

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To Be Held Friday, June 21 & COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today The Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater’s Children’s Cast for Saturday, June 22, 2019 the delightful comedy, “Junie B. Jones is not a Crook” are: $13.00 If you have any questions, Bottom row: Mattie Whitehead -Junie B. Jones, Cameron Rowe - Map &Includes Advertising Principal, Skylar Davis - Grandpa MUST BE PREPAID Call Cyndee Stiefel in The Shopper’s Middle row: Drue Guerrero - Handsome Warren, Seth Guerrero - Include address and Jim, Cash O’Conner - Ricardo Guide & The Top Row: Alaina Dinderman -Grace, Rachel Rupnow - “Mrs.” And garage sale items in boxes Today at 815-369-4112 Scoop Today below. 1 letter per box. Mother, Gynelle Rowe - Lucille or email Not pictured are: Emma Aurand - pink fluffy girl and Ashley Rup- Including spaces between [email protected] now - Grouchy typing lady. words and punctuation. Sign Up Now! Registration Form ‘Small’ cast produces big Name ______Address ______Bring form to The Scoop Today along laughs and life lessons ______Include address in boxes below with payment or mail to: The Scoop Today, Although the Mighty Richland Guerrero as Jim, Cash O’Conner as Players Dessert Theater’s (MRPDT) Ricardo, Alaina Dinderman as Grace, Phone ______213 S. Center St., Lena, IL 61048 next show has a “small” cast, the Rachel Rupnow as “Mrs.” and Moth- laughs...and lessons...are big. er, Emma Aurand as pink fluffy girl, Join the MRPDT children’s cast Ashley Rupnow as Grouchy typing for the delightful comedy, “Junie B. lady, and Gynelle Rowe as Lucille. Jones is not a Crook.” The show Join the cast May 31 and June 1 highlights the thinking of Junie B. (Friday and Saturday) for a 7 p.m. Jones after she finds her new furry dessert show. A performance has mittens have been stolen. So when been added on Saturday at 2 p.m. she finds a wonderful pen of many There will be no dessert offered colors, Junie B. should be allowed to at this matinee and it will be the- keep it, right? After all, finders keep- ater-style seating only. Sunday af- ers, losers weepers. And maybe the ternoon, June 2, the dessert show new boy in class will be so impressed will start at 2 p.m. All dessert show with that colorful pen, he will want to tickets are $20/person, and $15 for be her boyfriend, choosing her over children 12 and under. The special 2 Grace or Lucille. p.m. matinee show on Saturday will This hilarious, heartfelt show be $10/ticket. based on the best-selling book series Get in on the laughs by calling the by Barbara Park appeals to adults Mighty Richland Players Dessert as well as children. The script was Theater at 815-819-1310 for reserva- Deadline to sign up is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th written by Allison Gregory and of- tions. The historic building is located fered by Playscripts, Inc. The cast at 203 W. High St. in Orangeville, IL. at Lena Office or Drop Box at Stockton Shell Station by includes: Mattie Whitehead as Junie For more information on the theater, Tuesday June 11th at 4 p.m. (must be prepaid) B. Jones, Cameron Rowe as Princi- please log on to mightyrichlandplay- pal, Skylar Davis as Grandpa, Drue ers.org and also check out their Face-

Please Sign Up EARLY. Early Registration is Appreciated!! 341584 Guerrero as Handsome Warren, Seth book page. 3 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 3 CAPITOL RECAP: Pritzker outlines draft $41.5 billion ‘Rebuild Illinois’ capital plan By Capitol News Illinois staff ing nearly $1.8 billion per year in on selected groups of people. claimed greater-than-expected April disproportionate impact on people Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on new or higher taxes and fees. The In addition to the amendment, the revenues allow for a balanced budget of color, contributing to the state’s Friday, May 17, briefed lawmakers largest of those would be doubling Senate also passed a bill May 1 spell- that is not reliant on new taxes. teacher shortage. on a proposed capital improvements the state’s motor fuels tax from 19 ing out what the new tax rates would That unexpected April revenue “We are at a crisis level in the plan that calls for spending $41.5 cents to 34 cents per gallon, a smaller be if the amendment is approved. totaled $1.5 billion and led govern- teacher shortage,” Scherer said on billion on transportation, education, increase than has been suggested in Rep. Michael Zalewski, a River- ment financial forecasters to up their the House floor during debate over public health and other infrastructure other proposals. That would generate side Democrat who chairs the Rev- fiscal year 2020 revenue estimate by the bill. “It’s affecting basically ev- projects over six years, funded by a an estimated $560 million. enue and Finance Committee, also $800 million. ery region in every area across the host of new or increased taxes and Others include raising registration said he’s hopeful Pritzker can secure The House GOP said the added state, which some people are un- fees. fees for both traditional and electric the votes needed in the House. revenue estimates, coupled with aware of. Many classrooms are sit- The proposal, which officials say vehicles; doubling the tax on real “I think the governor has had some new revenue streams from Pritz- ting there without a qualified teacher. represents only a “preliminary draft” estate transfers of nonresidential productive conversations with mem- ker-backed proposals, will eliminate I know of a school district that right of what a final capital bill could look property from 50 cents to $1 for each bers in the last week,” he said. the prospect of “draconian cuts,” the now has 50 open classrooms without like, was shared with legislative lead- $500 in market value; imposing a Zalewski’s committee is sched- idea of which they believe Demo- a qualified teacher.” ers early Friday. A copy was obtained new tax of $1 per ride on ride-shar- uled to meet Monday afternoon, May crats are using to sell tax increases The bill suspending the basic skills by Capitol News Illinois. ing services such as Uber and Lyft; 20, and some observers believe the such as a graduated income tax to the test until 2015 passed the House in “As a result of working group ses- imposing a new 7 percent tax on ca- amendment could come up for a vote public. April, 85-25. It passed the Senate on sions with lawmakers on both sides ble, satellite and streaming services; then, sending it to the full House for * * * Thursday, 55-0. of the aisle from both chambers of raising the state’s liquor gallonage a vote. TEACHER TESTING: A test * * * the General Assembly, the adminis- tax; adding a new tax on parking If the measure is to pass the required for teacher licensing that MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION: tration is working on a preliminary garage fees; removing the sales tax House, supporters will have to se- many argue has contributed to the Some provisions that advocates for draft of a comprehensive capital plan exemption on the value of traded-in cure the votes entirely from within state’s teacher shortage might soon recreational marijuana legalization that will put 540,000 Illinoisans back property; and dedicating a portion of the 73-member Democratic caucus be suspended. have said are the most important fac- to work and finally fix our crumbling a proposed video gambling terminal because House Republicans have The Illinois Senate on Thursday, ets of their bill faced the stiffest ques- infrastructure,” Pritzker’s press sec- tax increase to the capital plan. said they are unanimously against it. May 16, passed and sent to Gov. tions at a legislative hearing Wednes- retary, Jordan Abudayyeh, said in a * * * * * * J.B. Pritzker House Bill 423, which day, May 15. statement after several news organi- GRADUATED INCOME TAX: HOUSE GOP MEMO: Illinois would put what is known as the “test “Throughout all of the work we’ve zations had obtained the document. With only two weeks remaining in House Republican leadership will of basic skills” on hold until July 1, been doing, there’s been three real “The administration looks forward to the 2019 regular session, Democrats brief their members Monday, May 2025, while state officials try to de- themes that have arisen on why we continuing to engaging in productive in the Illinois House say they are 20, on a balanced budget proposal termine whether that will help re- should be doing this,” said state Sen. conversations before the proposal is close to securing the 71 votes need- which they say the governor’s office lieve the state’s teacher shortage. Heather Steans, Senate Bill 7’s spon- finalized.” ed to pass one of Gov. J.B. Pritz- won’t listen to, according to an inter- The bill also calls on the Illinois sor. “We want public safety, partic- The program, which the adminis- ker’s top priorities, a constitutional nal caucus memo obtained by Capi- State Board of Education to re-eval- ularly for our kids; we want social tration is branding as “Rebuild Illi- amendment to overhaul the state’s tol News Illinois on Friday, May 16. uate the method it uses to score an- justice; and we want, by getting our nois,” would combine $17.8 billion income tax system. “While Governor Pritzker has been other mandatory test that prospective policy right, additional revenue for in new bonds with $10 billion in “I think we are rapidly closing in occupied hosting cocktail parties, the teachers must pass, one that mea- the state.” federal funding; $7 billion in current, on 71 and I’m confident the governor House Republican Caucus budget sures their mastery of the content But, at an Illinois Senate Executive ongoing state revenues; and $6.6 bil- will, with the personal meetings he’s team has been working diligently to area in which they want to teach. Committee hearing, Steans, D-Chica- lion in local government revenues having with members, get us over ensure we are on sound footing of- Those tests are among three tests go, and fellow legalization supporters and private sources of funding. the hump,” Rep. Robert Martwick, fering a budget plan that doesn’t rely that people applying for teaching faced questions about expungement The bulk of the spending — about a Chicago Democrat and the lead on additional tax increases on Illinois licenses in Illinois must pass. They measures in the current bill, public $28.6 billion, or 69 percent — would sponsor of the measure in the House, families and small businesses,” Dep- also must pass a test covering their health effects of legalization and nor- be earmarked for transportation proj- said Thursday, May 16. uty Republican Leader Tom Dem- content area and a test covering malization of marijuana, and where ects, including roads and bridges, The proposed amendment, which mer, of Dixon, said in the memo. teaching practices and standards, the revenues resulting from legaliza- mass transit, rail and aviation. cleared the Senate on May 1, would Jordan Abudayyeh, a spokeswom- known as the edTPA. tion will be distributed. Among the major projects list- allow the General Assembly to re- an for Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, A separate bill, House Bill 256, by Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell ed in the draft plan are $1 billion to place the state’s “flat” income tax however, said the governor remains Chicago Democratic Rep. Will Guz- said Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is improve a portion of Interstate 80 in system, where all tax filers pay the in contact with Republican leader- zardi, would drastically overhaul that willing to negotiate the expungement Will County; $135.4 million to re- same rate, regardless of their income, ship. exam as well by removing a compo- matter as lawmakers questioned the construct the interchange between with a multi-bracket “graduated” tax “The legislative leaders of both nent requiring prospective Illinois process laid out in the current bill. Interstate 55 and Interstate 72 south that would impose higher rates on parties are in regular contact with teachers to videotape themselves in State Sen. Dale Righter, a Mattoon of Springfield; and $61.2 million for higher levels of income. the governor himself and staff. As an actual classroom setting. That bill Republican, questioned why the ex- improvements to a stretch of U.S. But the amendment has languished negotiations continue on a variety of also passed the House in April but so pungement provision applies to peo- Highway 40 that runs through Eff- in the House Revenue and Finance issues, the governor is happy to meet far has not been assigned to a Senate ple who faced charges for possessing ingham. Committee while Democratic leaders with leaders in the format they pre- committee. up to 500 grams of marijuana when The draft also calls for $5.9 bil- have struggled to secure the three- fer,” she said. Those tests were the subject of ex- the current legislation allows for pos- lion, or 14 percent of the total, in fifths majority, 71 votes, needed to On Thursday, Demmer said bipar- tensive hearings in the Illinois House session of up to only 30 grams. spending on education buildings, in- place the issue on the November tisan House working groups which where Rep. Sue Scherer, a Decatur Mitchell said that amount was cluding $2.4 billion for college and 2020 ballot. In that election, it would include representatives of the gov- Democrat and chief sponsor of the chosen because companies would be university campuses and $3.5 billion need support from either three-fifths ernor’s office have been meeting bill, questioned their value and ef- manufacturing that much cannabis for preK-12 schools. of those voting on the question or a throughout the legislative session to fectiveness. She and others have with intent to deliver while some were The rest of the funding would go majority of all people voting in the identify cuts of 6 to 10 percent across also suggested that they deter many sitting in jail for the same offense. toward improving state facilities, en- election in order to take effect. state agencies—cuts that Demmer people from trying to enter the teach- vironmental conservation projects, Pritzker has said he believes a said are largely no longer needed due ing profession and that they have a See RECAP, Page 10 broadband deployment, health care graduated tax is the only way to solve to increased revenue estimates. and human services projects such as the state’s long-term structural bud- The last meeting between the gov- construction of affordable housing, get deficit without making draconian ernor and all four legislative332689 leaders, and economic and community devel- cuts in funding Comefor public Bring services. In The however, New Year occurred with onDeVoe Us!April 11. Floral opment projects. Opponents, however, argue that such The memo carries the same tone Knight p To pay for the state’s share of those a system would make it easier in the taken by the House GOP in a pair Red ub ventures, Pritzker has suggested rais- future for lawmakers to raise taxes of news conferences in which they

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Logan Museum. Jones said several cities have the GAR, a Union veterans organiza- know today as Memorial Day, ac- property that became a part of the “He did that when he issued General claimed to be the first to observe Me- tion, issued General Order Number cording to the executive director of City of Murphysboro in 1843. Order Number 11 on May 5, 1868, morial Day – or Decoration Day, as it 11, the Memorial Day Order, on May was called after the Civil War. 5, 1868 from the GAR Headquarters “The question is not who started in Washington, D.C. Jones said the Tammy Duckworth: ‘I think every Memorial Day the Memorial Day we have today, GAR was a precursor to the Veterans it was John A. Logan,” Jones said. of Foreign Wars and the American “The question is, where did Logan Legion. about the guys from Illinois that never made it home’ get his idea?” At the time he issued his Gener- By Charles Mills Duckworth said the Chinook CH- of my life,” Duckworth said. “I just Jones said historians have several al Order, Logan was also an Illinois EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS 47 helicopter shot down on Nov. 2, wanted to do my part for this nation theories about where it started. How- representative at large of the U.S. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth 2003, was part of the Illinois Army that I love more than my own life.” ever, according to research, newspa- House of Representatives, represent- spends Memorial Day honoring her National Guard unit based in Peoria. After receiving her Master’s of pers printed in the 1930s and 1940s ing the whole state of Illinois and not friends in the military who have fall- Sixteen were killed and 20 wounded. Arts Degree in International Affairs stated Memorial Day started in the one specific district. en and the heroic soldiers who kept Among the dead was Illinois Army at George Washington University, South. Jones said today some South- The Memorial Day General Order her from numbering among the dead. National Guard Pilot 1st Lt. Brian D. Duckworth pursued a Ph.D. in po- ern states observe Confederate Me- states: “Memorial Day is a day to honor Slavenas. litical science from Northern Illinois morial Day. “The 30th of May, 1868 is des- our heroic dead,” said Duckworth, Friends and family in Genoa de- University in DeKalb, where she In her book “Reminiscences of a ignated for the purpose of strewing the junior senator from Illinois. scribed Slavenas to The Associated finished her ROTC training in May Soldier’s Wife: An Autobiography,” with flowers or otherwise decorating “People often confuse Veterans Day Press as a “gentle giant,” a nonvio- 1992 and received her commission as Logan’s wife, Mary Logan, wrote the graves of comrades who died in with Memorial Day. Veterans Day is lent man who felt a duty to his coun- an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. about her March 1868 visit to Vir- defense of their country during the when we thank our veterans for their try. Her first choice was to be a helicopter ginia: late rebellion, and whose bodies now service and Memorial Day is specifi- “He wasn’t one of those gung-ho, pilot, because that was one of the few “In the churchyard near Petersburg lie in almost every city, village and cally to honor the fallen.” want-to-go-to-war-type guys,” his Army combat assignments offered to we saw hundreds of the graves of hamlet churchyard in the land. Duckworth retired from military brother, Eric Slavenas, told AP. “He women at the time. Confederate soldiers. These graves “Let us, then, at the time appoint- service in 2014 with the rank of was there to do a job.” Duckworth grew up in various cit- had upon them small bleached Con- ed, gather around their sacred re- Lieutenant Colonel after serving 23 Duckworth said people serve their ies throughout Southeast Asia. Her federate flags and faded flowers.” mains and garland the passionless years. She flew Black Hawk helicop- country in the military for many father, Franklin Duckworth, worked She said her husband Gen. Logan mounds about them with the choicest ter combat missions during Opera- reasons. She began Army Reserve for the United Nations Refugee Pro- was interested in her trip when she flowers of springtime. tion Iraqi Freedom and was awarded Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at gram after he retired from the mil- returned and told him how touched “It is the purpose of the command- the Purple Heart. George Washington University in itary, where he had served during she was to see the decorated graves. er in chief to inaugurate this obser- Deployed to Iraq in 2004, it was Washington, D.C., after the fall of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Gen. Logan issued the General Or- vance with the hope that it will be on Nov. 12 of that year when a rock- the Berlin Wall. Working for the U.N., Franklin der to observe Memorial Day two kept up from year to year, while a et-propelled grenade took down her “I found myself in all of my class- Duckworth provided humanitarian months later, in May 1868. survivor of the war remains to hon- helicopter. She lost her legs and has es becoming friends with either cur- aid to the Vietnamese boat people However, Jones said historians or the memory of his departed com- limited use of her right arm. rently serving guardsmen and reserv- and refugees fleeing Laos and Cam- believe John A. Logan should have rades.” “I think every Memorial Day about ists or with veterans in my class on bodia, then worked for multinational been aware of the memorial observa- According to Jones, Logan’s Gen- the guys from the Illinois National the G.I. Bill,” Duckworth said. “I corporations. eral Order is still read during Me- Guard that I knew that never made remember watching the Berlin Wall “Memorial Day was something morial Day ceremonies around the it home from Iraq,” Duckworth said. come down and I remember see- we always observed at the U.S. Em- Village of Apple United States. “Whether it’s the CH-47 (Chi- ing all of those East Germans and bassy to honor our heroic dead,” nook helicopter) crew that was shot Czechoslovakians fleeing the Soviet Duckworth said. “My family history River Annual Affordable health down in Iraq from the Peoria unit, Union. on my dad’s side goes back to the or whether it was Sgt. First Class “People were grabbing whatev- Revolution, and Memorial Day was Memorial Day screenings coming Bill Chaney of my own unit out of er possessions they could carry and always significant in my family.” Chicago Midway Airport, who was running into freedom,” Duckworth Duckworth led a bipartisan con- Ceremony to Stockton a Vietnam Veteran and deployed to said. “And I remember thinking how gressional delegation to Iraq in April. The Village of Apple River will Residents living in and around the Iraq at the age of 59, who died of proud I was to be an American and She returned to Iraq for the first time hold its annual Memorial Day Cer- Stockton, Illinois can learn about natural causes and never made it it was my nation standing with the since her helicopter was shot down emony on Monday, May 27, at 11 their risk for cardiovascular disease, home. Or whether it was the young NATO allies that represented free- in 2004. a.m. at the Apple River Stagecoach osteoporosis, diabetes, and other men, that as a public official, I went dom and liberty.” “Memorial Day isn’t about me Event Center located next to the Fire chronic, serious conditions with af- to their deployment ceremony out of “I fell in love with the meritocra- now,” Duckworth said. “I survived Station on Stagecoach Trail in Apple fordable screenings by Life Line Woodstock, Illinois, who were killed cy of the Army and decided that this the shoot down. If I was killed, Me- River, Illinois. The annual ceremo- Screening. Woodbine Bend Golf coming back.” was something I wanted to do as part morial Day would be about me, but ny honors the area’s fallen veterans Course and Restaurant will host this thanks to the heroism of both my beginning with the Blackhawk Wars community event on 6/17/2019. The crew of my aircraft and the second to the present. This year’s guest site is located at 3500 E Center Rd in aircraft in our flight, I made it home.” speaker is Colonel Paul Herbert, Stockton. The Scoop Today “My pilot-in-command received a U.S. Army, Retired. Colonel Her- Screenings can check for: “Committed to the communities we serve” Distinguished Flying Cross,” Duck- bert is a Galena native and a grad- • The level of plaque buildup in worth said, referring to Dan Milberg uate of the United States Military your arteries, related to risk for heart EDITOR: Tony Carton of the Missouri National Guard. Academy at West Point. The Apple disease, stroke and overall vascular Advertising Sales: “And I want to be sure to always River and Warren American Legion health. 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Builders 815-947-2709 JABTATrade Assoc. Pre-registration is required. ©2015 Rock Valley Publishing, LLC • All rights reserved 223513 61192 5 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 5 ON THE RECORD Obituary Birth RUTH KINGERY PAULEY - Larry (Donna) Pauley of North Ruth Kingery Smithfield, RI, Linda (Allan) Haeger Pauley, 94, for- of East Troy, WI, Douglas (Darlene) merly of rural Pauley of Winslow, and Darrell (Jan) Mt. Carroll, Pauley of Pearl City, eight grandchil- passed away dren,- Travis Pauley, Gretchen Pau- Monday eve- ley Streeter, Jeff Haeger, Julie Hae- ning May 13, ger Bortoli, Jody Pauley Indergand, at the Commu- Mark Pauley, Chris Pauley Tim Pau- nity Home Liv- ley, and eighteen great-grandchil- ing Options in dren. Monroe, Wis- Ruth was preceded in death by her consin. husband Glen M. Pauley, her broth- Ruth was the second oldest daugh- er Charles (Bill) Kingery, and sisters ter of Charles E. and Elfreda Wenzel Fern Henry, Helen Fritz, and Gene Kingery. She was the valedictorian Hoak. for the Mt. Carroll High School class A funeral service was held Friday, of 1942 and attended Shimer Col- May 17, at the First Lutheran Church, Aspynn Marie Weaver lege for one year. She married Glen Chadwick, with a luncheon follow- Kevin and Kristina (Bonnet) Pauley in 1943 and they spent most ing. Burial will take place in Lanark Weaver are proud to announce the of their 71 years together as farmers Cemetery, Lanark, Illinois. Visitation birth of their daughter, Aspynn Ma- in Salem Township. A former 4-H was held prior to the service at the rie Weaver, born on Tuesday, May 7, leader, she was a member of Carroll church. Online condolences may be 2019 at 6:03 a.m. Grandparents are County Home Extension and First left for the family at www.lawjones- Dan & Cindy Bonnet of Lena and Lutheran Church of Chadwick. funeralhome.com. A memorial fund John and the late Jean Weaver of Red Ruth is survived by four children has been established in Ruth’s honor. Oak. Aspynn has a big brother, Bay- ley, 3. Beware the one ring robocall scam Has it happened to you? - Five calls, the call would depend on your carrier, According to the FCC, recent re- all from West Africa, only one ring your location, and how long you spend ports show a surge in these one-ring each. on the line. scam calls happening in recent days in The Federal Communications Com- This specific type of scam call is Arizona and New York, largely com- mission issued a warning about this known as “one ring” or “Wangiri,” ing from a “222” country code, which type of scam call on Friday. According Japanese for one telephone ring, and belongs to Mauritania, Africa. My one- to the alert, if you are called several it’s one iteration of international reve- ring calls last night came from “232,” times in a row, with only one ring each nue share fraud. the country code for Sierra Leone. COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide call—then whoever is behind the calls “International revenue share fraud Scammers can use software to is probably trying to get you to call the is when fraudsters intentionally drive spoof phone numbers and cheaply number back. phone calls to premium rate phone blast many phones in one area with Pals celebrate 50 years Larry and Shirley Pals are celebrating their 50th wedding anni- If you were to return the call, a per- numbers,” Tim Prugar, vice president robocalls. Prugar told the Times that versary with an open house celebration on June 2nd from 1-4 pm at son or a recording might answer, in of fraud-detection company Next Call- perhaps one percent of robocalls lead the Jane Addams Community Center in Cedarville, IL. Larry, and the an effort to keep you on the phone. er told the New York Times. “These to someone calling back—but if an former Shirley Hull were married on June 8, 1969 at Red Oak United And as you try to make sense of the fraudsters get a kickback from the operation can cheaply make 100 mil- Methodist Church in Red Oak, IL. officiant. Their call, you’d be taking on expensive call.” lion calls, that would then bring in 1 Reverend John Bruce was the children are: James Pals, Steve Pals, and Chad (Hannah) Pals, all of toll charges, much like if you were to A report from robocall monitor- million hits. Freeport, IL and Peggy (Todd) Dieken of Rock City, IL. They have 8 call a 900 number. But you probably ing and blocking service YouMa- The FCC has asked targets of this grandchildren. In addition to being partners in marriage, they have wouldn’t know until you got the phone il estimates there were 4.9 billion rob- type of scam to file a complaint with been partners in farming for the last 50 years. If you are unable to bill. The per-minute rate of making ocalls made to U.S. residents in April. the agency. attend the open house celebration, we invite you to send them a card Medicare basics class rescheduled in Galena at 4228 N. Scioto Mills Rd, Freeport, IL. No gifts please. If you need to know anything Wednesday, June 19. Center, 216 E. Stephenson St., Free- your source for on-line news: about Medicare, a Medicare Basics Medicare Basics is ideal for those port. Times fluctuate to accommo- class may be the most informative 1 who are within three years of going date those who still work. Upcom- ½ hours that you can spend … and on Medicare, who are already on ing Freeport classes are on Tuesday, RVPNEWS.COM it’s free. Medicare and need a refresher or for May 21, at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. and on The Medicare Basics class origi- children or caregivers of people who Tuesday, June 18, at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. nally announced for June 12 in Ga- are planning to go on Medicare or are Call 815-235-9777, ext. 221, to make lena has been rescheduled to June already on Medicare. a reservation for any class. Liles Chiropractic 19. It will be held at the West Galena In Galena, classes are held All classes are taught by Ralph Township Office, 607 Gear St., Ga- bi-monthly. Freeport classes are lena, with the next class at 10 a.m., held monthly at the Senior Activity Clinic, Ltd. See CLASS, Page 24 Dr. Jim Liles & Dr. Jared Liles BCBS provider Bootcamp in the Park LENA: WARREN: Wednesdays May 29 - August 21 • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5;30 p.m. Friday Instructor: Sue Lyons Saturday by Appointment. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 238 W. Main St. 102 Catlin St. Yoga in the Park 815-369-4974 815-745-2294 609 N. Schuyler St. Tuesdays & Fridays May 28 - August 23 • 8 - 9 a.m. Lena, IL Congratulation to the Le-Win Boys 815-369-5351 Instructor: Robin Dole Register NOW • Call 815-369-5351 or 815-990-0146 State Track Qualifiers. Good Luck! 815-990-0146 346498 346940 6 CHURCH 6 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide CHURCH NEWS Salem United Church of Christ Carman Legacy Tour Sunday, May 26, at 9:30 a.m. will be the last Sunday School classes for adults and children until fall at Salem United Church of Christ, 8491 W. Salem Road, Lena. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the children participating. Rev. Randal Nicholas’ sermon will be “No Sun, No Moon, No Night” from Revelation 21:10, 22 through 22:5. The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group will meet at Stella’s, 100 N Main Street in Stockton 2019 free concert on Wednesday, May 29. Legendary Christian Artist CAR- of gospel song writers. Carman de- Salem will celebrate the May birthdays at the Lena Living Center on Friday, May 31, at 2 p.m., not May 24 MAN will be in Galena, Illinois at fied description and consistently op- as stated last week. Crossroads Community Church, 900 erated outside of the box of Christian Summer worship time is 9:30 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 2, continuing through the summer. Galena Square Drive at 7 p.m. Fri- music, with innovating new and fresh day, June 7. This is a FREE concert ways to present the message. With with General Admission available 35 music videos, he reinvented the St. John’s Lutheran Church (Pearl City) on a first come basis doors open at genre of the visual arts in Christian You’re welcome to attend worship at St. John’s on the Sixth Sunday of Easter on May 26 at 9 a.m. The 6 p.m. music and dance as an art form with- service will include the dedication of memorial gifts received during the last year and a baptism. Young Adult Carman, with over 10 Million re- in the church. He remains what is Hour will also meet after worship. cord sales, 15 Gold and Platinum best described as a cultural phenom- Warm weather or not, It’s time for the St. John’s Brat Stand to resume for the summer. Join us on May 25 to CD’s and Videos, remains to this day, enon and a true American Original. kick off the summer with a Brat or Hot Dog in downtown Pearl City at the American Legion Parking Lot from Gospel Music’s only Stadium act. A limited number of Reserved Pre- 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. He holds world records for the larg- mium Tickets are available for $100 Save the date for Vacation Bible School! St. John’s will host a VeggieTales VBS on June 4-8, 2018 at 8:30- est Concerts, outdoors 80,000 and each. These tickets include early 11:30 each morning with a program on the night of June 8 at 6 p.m. Registration is now available online at 71,132 indoors. He has won over admission, premium reserved seats, www.StJohnsPearlCity.org/VBS or at the church. You may also contact St. John’s and request a registration 1,000,000 people to Christ. Carman, a signed CD, and an invitation to a form sent to you. an Italian American, born in Trenton, personal meet and greet with Carman St. John’s church was the winner of the $200 Calendar Raffle drawing on May 19, 2019 as it was given by New Jersey, spent years in military after the concert. These tickets are an anonymous donor. Thank you! school and originally set out to be a available at https://crossroadstix.tix. The Eve of the Ascension worship service will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The service includes boxer. In 1976 his life course was com or call 563-543-5201 for details. Holy Communion. changed at an Andrae Crouch con- Need a place to hold an event in Pearl City? The main hall at St. John’s is available for rent. Call the church cert, and he began to write the songs for more information and availability. that would forever alter generations Al-Anon St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 229 S. First Street, Pearl City, Illinois. The office phone number is 815- 443-2215 (mornings). All are invited to our weekly worship services and youth to our Sunday School and Meetings at Holy youth ministries. You may also email at [email protected]. EVANGELICAL FREE Cross Church CHURCH OF LENA For family and friends seeking Stockton United Methodist Church 720 N. Freedom Street support, insight, and shared experi- On June 2 at 6 p.m., His Angels will be giving a program after the Mother/Daughter Potluck. For Lena, IL • 815-369-5591 ences that enable us to find serenity, reservations please call 815-947-3375 by May 29 to be sure we have adequate seating arranged. Please bring a dish to pass, drinks and table service will be provided. Everyone is welcome; bring a sister, aunt, grandmother, Dr. Jim Erb, Senior Pastor hope, and strength as we strive to un- derstand alcoholism and its effect on or a friend, anyone you want to spend an evening with sharing good food, fellowship and entertainment. Rev. Scott Wilson Regular worship time is 10:45; please feel free to join us at any time. Assoc. Pastor of Youth us. All are confidentially welcome. Thursdays from 7 to 8 p. m. Holy We will be having a special Memorial Day service on May 26 at 10:45. Join us in remembering all those Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Cross Church Hall, 223 East Front gone on before us. Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m. Avenue Stockton Illinois. Our doors are always open to those who wish to enter and be welcomed. AWA NA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. We are located on the corner of Hudson and Benton Sts and are handicap accessible. Youth Group Wednesdays For information please call Pastor Chuck at 815-947-2541 or check out our website at http.stocktonwumc. Jr. High - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. your source for on-line news: org and also on Facebook -Stockton United Methodist Church Sr. High - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. RVPNEWS. Listen to pastor’s weekly sermon Willow United Methodist Church at www.lenafreechurch.org The Willow United Methodist Church will worship Sunday, May 19, at 9a.m. Pastor Chuck Wolbers will be 337676 COM bringing the message. All are invited and welcome to stay for fellowship after the message followed by Sunday School at 10:30. We are using the Upper Room daily devotional and God’s Word. All are invited and welcome to this time too. APPLE CANYON LAKE Willow UMC is located seven miles SE of Stockton, IL on Willow RD. For more information, please call LOTS FOR SALE Pastor Chuck at 815-947-2541 15 lots available for purchase NOW! Volunteer Visitors of Northwest Amenities include 480-acre spring fed lake, 13 miles of trails, beach, 9 hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool, campground, and more! Lot Auction scheduled for June 15 at 1 p.m. Illinois closes after 36 years of service Any lots remaining will be sold at auction at 1 p.m. in the ACL Clubhouse, Volunteer Visitors of Northwest Our ability to provide care to ev- paid coverage or Medicare/Medic- 14A157 Canyon Club Drive, Apple River, IL 61001. Visit www.applecanyonlake.org Illinois, Inc. previously known as eryone at no charge has been made aid. Therefore, we find ourselves at or call (815) 492-2238 for more information. Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Il- possible entirely by fundraisers and a point where we are not serving the 344304 linois, and before that, Hospice of the generous donations and gifts community as best we can. Our cur- Northwest Illinois, has been a volun- from individuals, organizations and rent clients will be contacted regard- teer-driven, non-profit organization local businesses. It’s very difficult to ing the continuance of volunteers as in the tri-county area for the past 36 find the best words to let you know friends and no longer affiliated with St. Joseph’s Annual Strawberry Social years. Hospice of Northwest Illinois how very much we appreciate you Volunteer Visitors. was established in 1983 when there all. All care has been available with- We have moved our Quilt Raffle Wednesday, June 5, 2019 • 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. were no other “end of life care” orga- out charge regardless of age, income drawing to June 20. If you haven’t At St. Joseph’s Hall nizations in our area. level, race or religious beliefs. yet purchased your chances to win We have worked with local hos- Today we are emotionally sad to this beautiful Log Cabin patterned 410 W. Lena Street • Lena pice organizations to provide support announce that Volunteer Visitors of quilt, you may purchase your chanc- and comfort care to those who are Northwest Illinois will be officially es at our office located at 105 S. Main grieving and palliative care for those closing their doors effective June 30, St. in Stockton, or call us at 815-947- The menu consists of: diagnosed with a terminal illness, as 2019. 3260 for more information. Whole Hog Roast, BBQ, Baked Beans, well as their families. We have of- Like many organizations today, A sponsorship promotion that ran Potato Salad, Strawberry Pie, fered companionship to those who our ability to recruit volunteers to from December of 2018 through might be confined to their homes expand our agency has been limited February 2019 generated tickets to Sundaes & Strawberry Shortcake because of an accident or illness and and most patients needing our ser- our annual Sunset Luau. Since we Carry outs Available we have provided respite care for vices are finding it easier to reach 346197 caregivers. out to agencies offering insurance See CLOSURE, Page 24 MEM Day 7 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 7 Please patronize these fine businesses and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces

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With their support, JDCF has News Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is June 22 or June 29 – will be guided JDCF Associate Director Christie been able to conserve and protect Stockton’s Fox part of offering the public an opportunity by international birding expert Bob- Trifone-Simon says that she hopes more than 6000 acres for the legacy UW-Whitewater baseball for adventures in our nature pre- bi Asher. Bobbi sits on the boards “Bobolink” and “Thunderbird” are of the peoples who came before us serves as part of small groups led by of both the International Crane only the beginning. “Surveys show and the benefit of people and wild- conference title expert guides. We are calling these Foundation and Chicago Audubon that visitors are drawn to our region life today. For more information Hayden Fox, a native of Stockton, expeditions “safaris.” Our first safa- Society. She has traveled the globe because of its natural wonders,” on the safaris, please go to www. IL, and graduate of Stockton High ris will take visitors to the habitats on birding adventures and brings Christie said. “We anticipate that jdcf.org. School, is a member of the Universi- of rare and beautiful birds and to the her experience to a tour of JDCF’s JDCF safaris will be an important Did you know the Jo Daviess ty of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball remnants of ancient Native peoples. Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary, near new way to experience those won- Conservation Foundation is a lo- team, which clinched its third straight Our new “Thunderbird” safari – Stockton, during the peak of the ders.” JDCF plans to add additional cal, member supported non-profit Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic June 15/16 – will be guided by ar- Bobolink breeding season. “Valley safaris in the near future, featuring whose mission is to preserve land Conference regular season champi- chaeologist and historian, Dr. Phil of Eden is one of my favorite plac- tours of other Native American for the lasting well-being of people onship and its sixth in the last sev- Millhouse. Phil brings his unique es to bird. I’m excited for people cultural sites, explorations of the and wildlife? JDCF owns several en years last week and will host the experience as a foremost expert on to experience its variety of habitats region’s oak ecosystems, rare and beautiful and unique preserves that WIAC Championship tournament Native American cultural sites of and some of the uncommon birds it beautiful butterflies, nocturnal birds are open to the public for hiking, starting this Friday. Northwest Illinois to a tour of JD- hosts.” and more. wildlife viewing, and picnicking Fox, a freshman at UW-Whitewa- CF’s Casper Bluff Land and Water Most JDCF preserves are open Fees for the safaris will be used such as community favorites Casper ter, is majoring in business. Reserve, near Galena. Phil will to the public and can be enjoyed to further JDCF’s conservation Bluff and Horseshoe Mound. No The Warhawks (31-9 overall) now guide visitors to the remnants of year-round. With our safaris, we work. JDCF is not funded by the tax dollars are used for the acquisi- own 19 WIAC regular season cham- ancient native peoples, still visible are adding the opportunity to expe- government. We rely on member- tion, restoration, or maintenance of pionships, second-most in league his- after thousands of years, including rience them even more fully as their ships and the generosity of our do- JDCF properties. tory. the state’s only known intact Thun- UW-Whitewater begins play at the derbird effigy. Phil is excited to be WIAC Championship Friday at 1 p.m. a lead guide and share his knowl- Around the Northern Hills with Jo Daviess against UW-Stout. All games in the edge as we launch our archaeolog- four-team tournament will be held at ical safari adventures. “As you Prucha Field at James B. Miller Sta- know, encouraging appreciation of County Farm Bureau Manager Annette Eggers dium on the UW-Whitewater campus. heritage has to be kept alive,” Phil The quest for Jo Daviess County’s Daviess County that might otherwise go to waste. said. “The safaris are a great way to best burger is entering the next phase. Farm Bureau is More importantly, children and their GCGS June this,” he said. The top three eateries in the running asking families, families are being helped during their for the best burger are: Jug’s Main school groups, time of need. program to be on Street Tap, Slim’s Eats & Treats and churches, and Did you know that if you are a Jo ENF lists Big Taste Country Roadhouse. other organiza- Daviess County Farm Bureau mem- Wisconsin labor Place your vote by May 31st at tions to collect ber and a customer of Stephenson https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ pop tabs for the Service Company that you may be union history Bird Day results XR7ZZSV Ronald McDon- eligible for FS patronage benefits? On Saturday, May 11, Terrence Ken Germanson, president emeri- The overall winning restaurant ald House of How does it work? Qualified pur- Ingram, Executive Director of the tis of the Wisconsin Labor History will receive a plaque and a Jo Da- Iowa City. In chases you make from FS gives you Eagle Nature Foundation, ENF, Society in Milwaukee, will present viess County Farm Bureau member- turn the farm Annette Eggers the potential to become an owner of conducted his Spring Big Bird Day the story of how workers struggled to ship. bureau will de- the company, thereby giving you a for 2019. Spring Big Bird Day was create better lives for their families Each online voter will be entered liver the collected tabs to the Iowa voice in its governance. Each year, orginally started as an attempt by Mr. and for generations to come. for a drawing to win a $50 gift cer- City facility for its fundraising cam- the FS Board of Directors considers Ingram to document the loss of bird The Green County Genealogical tificate. paign. The Ronald McDonald House the payment of patronage refunds life due to Roundup and other chem- Society meeting will be held in the Thank you to all of our current Charities provide a home-away-from- based on each division’s sales and icals that are used by the commercial second floor meeting room of the fans who “like” us on Facebook. We home for families whose children are profitability and only pays patronage farmers in the area. This information Monroe Public Library at 10 a.m. appreciate all of your support! We hospitalized and seriously ill. refunds to Farm Bureau members. If was used last fall when he wrote Saturday, June 1. Refreshments are currently have more than 1,300 likes Please drop off collected tabs in you’re not already a member, please Silent Fall. This day is also used as available for 15 minutes before the on Facebook, but we’d like your any kind of container to the Jo Da- contact our office at 815-858-2235 or a fund raiser for ENF with people meeting. Visitors are always wel- help to get to 1,500 or more. Please viess County Farm Bureau office sign up at www.myifb.org. pledging $$ to ENF for every differ- come and there is no cost to attend. encourage your friends to like us so Monday – Friday, 8 – 4:30. Farm Fun Fact: May is Nation- ent species seen. You may call Sharon Mitchell (815- they can stay up-to-date on all of our This recycling program is benefi- al Hamburger Month. Make sure to May 11 was a cold dreary day with 868-2416) or Donna Kjendlie (608- events, activities, and member ben- cial for everyone involved. It does place your vote for the best burger in occasional periods of rain throughout 921-1537) if you have questions. efits. You’ll find information about not interfere with other can recycling Jo Daviess County! Check out the much of the day. On this day Mr. In- Please leave a message if we are not our upcoming events as well be able programs and recycles a resource gram only saw 42 different species of link on our website. available to answer. birds from dawn to dusk. Four years to check out our recent posts. Check ago he saw 54 different species on us out at www.facebook.com and his Spring Big Bird Day. share us with your friends. You can It was too cold for most insects to also follow us on Instagram. Search be flying, so there were no flycatch- jdcfarmbureau to get connected with ers and only one swallow and one us. warbler seen on that day. Only two Farm bureau sponsors pop tab hawks were seen. Almost no birds recycling program for Ronald Mc- were seen migrating north all day, Donald House. As more and more but at about 3:30 in the afternoon a people are becoming greener, the Jo flock of 27 brown pelicans was ob- served migrating north. Area student A heartfelt thanks this Memorial Day Only one individual bird was seen Memorial Day is a day of of 19 different species, including studies abroad remembrance. COUNTRY Financial wood duck, turkey vulture, red-tailed Eighty-one Cornell College stu- would like to salute the defenders of hawk, nothern harrier, barred owl, dents studied abroad during the our freedom, both past and present, common flicker, yellow bellied sap- spring 2019 semester, including and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. sucker, barn swallow, house wren, Daniel Klever of Elizabeth, IL who Remembering Their Sacrifice catbird, brown thrasher, common traveled to New Zealand. Deb grackle, prothonotary warbler, indi- Cornell’s distinctive “One Course Brown go bunting, pine siskin, white throat- at a Time” schedule provides stu- Lena 815-369-2881 ed sparrow and song sparrow. In an- dents with experiential learning op- deb.brown@ other year or two if the trend contin- portunities not available on a tradi- countryfinancial.com ues, many of these species may not tional semester plan, including trav- 815-443-2074 be seen on Big Bird Day. eling with professors and peers to see For more information contact, Ter- first-hand and up close the subject of PO Box 128 rence Ingram, Exec. Director, Eagle their course of study. Students can Pearl City, IL 61062 Nature Foundation, 300 East Hicko- also choose to study abroad for more www.LoranMutual.com ry Street, Apple River, IL 61001 than one block at a time. 205495 0518-018 314904 10 10 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide

• Recap (Continued from page 3) “I think the idea here is that those Health Act to get a committee hear- Wade, the landmark 1973 case that ate committee that has been touring In his budget proposal, Pritzker who are convicted of these offenses ing comes amid recent action by oth- legalized abortion nationwide. the state to hear from local officials has asked lawmakers for an addi- should not suffer the lifelong conse- er states to restrict access to abortion Sara Hutchinson Ratcliffe, vice about infrastructure needs, is spon- tional $75 million for DCFS and au- quences of having this criminal re- procedures. president of Catholics for Choice, soring legislation to raise the state’s thority to hire an additional 126 case cord,” he said. The act, proposed in the House by called those bills “onerous and cru- gas tax by up to 25 cents while hiking workers. Republican Sen. Jason Barickman, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, from Chicago, el.” The group supports the Repro- vehicle registration fees. He said his But the report calls for additional of Bloomington, said he was inter- and in the Senate by Sen. Melinda ductive Health Act. proposal, which would raise $2.4 bil- reforms within the agency, such as ested in coming to an agreement on Bush, from Grayslake, would repeal Cassidy and Bush were joined by lion in revenue, is a launching point working with courts and prosecutors cannabis legalization. But he said he Illinois’ abortion law and replace about 20 legislators from both cham- for discussions on a capital bill. to refine the criteria used for remov- preferred an expungement process it with what backers and detractors bers of the General Assembly in * * * ing children from their homes, refin- that is initiated by a blanket pardon agree would be the most liberal re- urging their colleagues to codify the DCFS REFORMS: Democratic ing protocols for closing Intact Fam- by the governor, rather than passed productive health care legislation in protections enshrined in the act, giv- Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed Wednes- ily Services cases, and improving by the Legislature with the onus on the country. en the current political climate. Be- day, May 15, to carry out all of the the quality of supervision within the the Illinois State Police to identify in- Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker has hind the group were about 60 women recommendations in a new, indepen- agency to provide more clear lines of dividuals eligible for expungement. vowed to “make Illinois the most dressed as Handmaids, characters dent report that calls for sweeping authority and supervision. Steans said revenue resulting from progressive state in the nation for from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian reforms at the Illinois Department “The recommendations provided legalization is expected to reach $500 access to reproductive health care,” novel. of Children and Family Services by Chapin Hall amount to an over- million annually when the program seemingly indicating he would sign * * * to prevent future deaths of children haul of Intact Family Services,” is fully matured, but fiscal year 2020 the bill if it arrived on his desk. CAPITAL BILL: A new report who have been in foster care or other Pritzker said. “I am committed to revenue estimates would be closer to But after its introduction in Febru- says subpar roads in Illinois are cost- child welfare programs. carrying out that overhaul as quickly $56 million – far less than the $170 ary, both versions have sat in legisla- ing drivers $1,300 to $2,600 in repair, The report by Chapin Hall, a child and effectively as possible.” million in Pritzker’s January budget tive limbo. safety and congestion costs annually, and family welfare policy research * * * proposal. In FY 2021, estimates are “Since that day, each week has and that number will increase if the institute at the University of Chica- HEALTH CARE SERVICES: Illi- for about $140 million. brought a new horror, a new reason state does not take action on an infra- go, focused on what are known as nois falls short in providing the fund- Several opponents testified against why this is so much more important,” structure bill this legislative session. “Intact Family Services,” which are ing and worker compensation to keep legalization, pointing to public health Cassidy said. “I woke up this morn- Unveiling the report Wednesday, intended to address cases of child the health care services industry sta- consequences such as increases in ing to yet more news of how close May 15, at the Capitol, represen- abuse or neglect without removing ble, advocates representing various driving under the influence and nor- we are to losing our right to self-de- tatives of the Illinois Chamber of those children from their homes. organizations from around the state malization leading to increased use. termination, our right to access true Commerce joined one Democrat and In most cases, those services are said this week. Some said legalization will send the reproductive health care.” two Republican lawmakers who said provided by outside agencies that Of the state’s 102 counties, 85 are message to youth that marijuana use She was referencing a law signed they are ready to take the lead on an contract with DCFS, although the designated as “health professional is OK. Wednesday by Alabama’s governor infrastructure bill, and all sources of agency does keep direct control of shortage areas,” Sara Howe, CEO for * * * effectively banning abortion in the revenue – including hikes to the mo- certain “high-risk” cases. Over the the Illinois Association for Behavior- ABORTION BILLS: Democrat- state. Others, including Georgia, tor fuel tax and vehicle registration past several months, there have been al Health, said during a House Ap- ic lawmakers demanded their col- Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio fees – are on the table. a number of high-profile deaths of propriations-Human Service Com- leagues take action on a controver- have passed other restrictive laws “You can’t build 21st century children whose families had previ- mittee meeting Thursday, May 16, at sial, sweeping reproductive health this year. infrastructure with 1990s money. ously received those services. the Capitol. care bill at a rally Wednesday, May Some of those states aim to get There isn’t enough efficiency, there The report cited a number of “sys- Howe said Illinois is a “detox des- 15, just outside the Statehouse. their laws before the U.S. Supreme isn’t enough reform, you just can’t temic influences” within DCFS that ert” with limited facilities, a national Their call for the Reproductive Court in hopes of overturning Roe v. do it,” said Republican Rep. Margo have prevented the agency from op- ranking of fifth for adult binge drink- McDermed, of Mokena. “We still erating those programs effectively. ing, and hospitalization rates for need to look at the fact that our buy- Those include “structural” issues in adults with serious mental disorders ing power has plummeted because the way in which teams and individ- that are 1.5 times higher than the na- PARKVIEW cars are much more efficient and we uals are organized and held account- tional average. don’t get as much money in, number able; “procedural” issues involving While requests for substance abuse IS one. And number two, inflation. We how cases are managed and how and mental health services have in- haven’t raised that (gas tax) number work flows in business processes; creased, organizations that provide GROWING since 1990.” and “cultural” issues involving com- them have been underfunded for at AND WE McDermed joined the two other monly held beliefs among people least a decade, she added. lawmakers, Sen. Martin Sandoval who work in the system. “At the same time, the rates for WANT YOU! (D-Chicago) and Don DeWitte (R- “These challenges are the result of mental health and substance use dis- St. Charles), in saying the indepen- many years of misguided decisions, orders have remained stagnant with dent report by national transportation underdeveloped program rollouts only sporadic, inconsistent and neg- research group, TRIP, demonstrates and unacceptable funding cuts,” ligible increases that have not kept the cost of inaction on an infrastruc- Pritzker said at a Statehouse news pace with the cost of providing quali- If you are kind, compassionate, dependable and reliable ture bill. conference. “There is nowhere in ty, evidenced-based services,” Howe WE WANT TO MEET YOU! “The real question we have to ask the Illinois government that has been said. is, ‘What is the cost if we do noth- more hollowed out than DCFS. And Rep. Robyn Gabel, a Democrat ing?’” DeWitte said. “[The report] there is nowhere in state government from Evanston, sponsored HB 2717 Parkview is a great please to work providing: is more evidence that the longer we where those cuts have done more to increase by 10 percent the fund- • Pleasant, friendly and home-like environment wait, not only do things get worse, damage.” ing for community-based substance • PM and NIGHT shift differential and but the more expensive it becomes.” The report noted the rate of child abuse center grants available through The report estimates drivers in Illi- deaths from maltreatment is actually the Department of Human Services FT incentive bonus for CNA’s nois face $18.3 billion in annual ve- slightly lower than the national rate – (to $9.2 million) and for certified • Competitive pay hicle costs as a result of rough roads, 2.19 per 100,000 children in Illinois, community mental health centers (to • Great benefit package and a free meal while on shift traffic crashes, and lost time and versus 2.36 per 100,000 children $19.3 million). • Scholarship opportunity wasted fuel caused by congestion. nationally. It also noted that while Howe said those appropriations In Springfield, that boils down to the actual number of child maltreat- would be “a down payment to re- about $1,300 per person annually. In ment-related deaths each year has verse the damage we’ve seen,” but Openings include: the Chicago area, it amounts to about been declining, the actual incidence the actual amount needed to bring • Assistant Director of Nursing - must be RN $2,600 each year. of child abuse and neglect has been funding back in pace with cost is Sandoval, who chairs the Sen- growing. most likely higher. • Full Time RN or LPN PM shift Several organizations that provide • Part Time RN or LPN all shifts services for the elderly and children • Full Time CNAs PM shift hold a common position on funding: Apple Canyon Lake They need more money simply to • Part Time CNAs all shifts maintain the services provided. • Full Time PM shift cook Community Garage Sales Sister Catherine Ryan, on behalf of Maryville Academy as well as Ann • PM night shift environmental services 347002 Saturday, June 1 and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hos- Apple online at www.parkviewhome.org pital, and Dr. Peter Smith, medical Stop in at 1711 W. Church St. in Freeport 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. director of Almost Home Kids, gave Call 815-232-8612 for more info Some sales start Friday and end Sunday. testimony about services provided to children with complex needs and **All offers of employment are subject to meeting hiring requirements Please check listings for details. representing “stressed” populations. including reference checks, physical, DT and background/fingerprinting** Listing/maps available at the Clubhouse (14A157 Canyon Club Drive) after May 29 or online at www.applecanyonlake.org. EOE 346750 See RECAP, Page 18 SWITCH 11 The Scoop Today/Shopper’sThe Scoop TodayGuide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 11

SONYA WILIAMSON PHOTOS The Scoop Today Blackhawk Track Stockton’s Garrett Luke stretches into the long jump. Leah Warner and Cami Vincent keep a steady pace in the 1600 meter race.

Katie Chrome shows great en- durance in the 1600 meter race.

Addison Ernst extends into her long jump at the Lena Conference Braden Freese opens his kick in the 200 yard run. meet. Water bath and pressure canning basics Spring is here and that means gardening and the bounties of gardening to update your food preservation knowledge this workshop is for you. Join are just around the corner. Have you thought about what you will do with University of Illinois Extension’s Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Diane all of that wonderful produce? I would recommend coming up with a game Reinhold, for Yes! You Can: Preserve It Safely – Water Bath and Pressure plan. Having a plan will help you not only enjoy your produce throughout Canning Basics. This workshop will cover safe food handling practices, the summer months, but also throughout the entire year. the latest, most up-to-date food preservation information, and you will also Once you decided what you will be planting and how much you will be able get your dial gauge pressure canner tested for accuracy. If you have need to plant, consider what you will do with what you grow. Will you be a dial gauge pressure canner you need to get it tested once a year! growing extra to give to family, friends, or the local food pantry? Perhaps This workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm you’ve thought about canning or freezing your extra produce, but just at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL. didn’t know where to start, consider the Yes! You Can: Preserve It Safely, This program is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Call our home food preservation programs. office today to register at (815) 858-2273, or visit us online at http://web. Stockton’s Parker Luke push- If canning is something you have always thought about learning or want extension.illinois.edu/jsw. The deadline to register is Friday, June 7. es to the finish in the 200 yard dash. 12 12 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Serving your family for six generations We have been honored to help serve the Northwest Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin communities since 1869.

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Lena Burial Park, Sevice Starts at 10 a.m. 346500 13 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 13 Wildcats get comeback 300 E. Main Street Lena, IL 61048 win over Pearl City 815-291-2330 By Trenten Scheidegger Tayden Patterson to score, putting CORRESPONDENT the Wildcats up 5-3. Last Saturday, the River Ridge- Pearl City managed to get a run Listings Scales Mound Wildcats hosted the back the top of the fourth when Kade Pearl City Wolves baseball squad for Knoup tripled on a ball to right field, Lena • $122,500 Lena • $139,900 Pearl City • $575,000 what would be a battle from start to driving in a run to bring the score to finish. 5-4. The score would remain that The Wolves jumped out to an early way until the bottom of the sixth lead as they came out swinging from when the Wildcats got a very import- the start. The Wolves took advantage ant insurance run. Taking advantage of a walk and an error by the Wildcat of a Pearl City error, Kiley scored to defense, when Drake Musser came put River Ridge-Scales Mound up to the plate and hit a two-run home 6-4. run to right field, giving the Wolves a That error would prove to be the Charm throughout this 3+ bedroom Two story on corner lot close to park. Stunning country property on 42 quick 3-0 lead. difference maker in this one, as the +/- acres of sheer paradise! Wildlife The Wildcats got a run back in the Wolves begun to fight back in their home. The covered front porch welcomes The home has 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 you into the bright and airy living room & baths, kitchen with snack bar, dining galore, creek, timber, and pasture. This bottom of the second, when Ben- final at bat but were only able to dining room. There is a main bedroom room, living room, LL family room and property has all that you could possibly nett Reese hit a sacrifice fly, which bring one run across as the Wildcats with access to the half bath. Upstairs 3 seasons porch. Beautiful wood floors, want. Spacious master suite with tray brought in Kameron Kiley to score. eventually won by a score of 6-5. you will find the other 2 + bedrooms and crown molding & trim, built-ins in the ceiling, sitting area, gas fireplace, his & The sac fly cut the Wolves lead to The Wildcats were led by Knau- the full bath with double bowl vanity. upper hallway. One of the bedrooms hers walk in closets, ensuite with jetted just two runs. River Ridge-Scales er, who went two for three with two The other room upstairs is being used is currently being used as an office tub, shower, double bowl vanity. Three Mound took their first lead of the day rbi’s on the day. Shetler and Wurster as an office/toy room, it would make a and another one is being used as the more bedrooms on the upper level, one in the bottom of the third. Kaelan each had two hits, and Reese went cute nursery. The kitchen has stainless laundry. There are laundry hook ups in with it’s own full bath and a Jack & Jill steel appliances, door to enclosed back the basement so it can be moved back bath between the two other bedrooms. Shetler got the inning started with one for three with two rbi’s in the Upper hall over looks the family room a double to right field. Following a game. Knauer was impressive from porch, deck and partially fenced in back down. Walk up attic for storage needs. yard. There is a dream 30’ x 36’ garage There is a one stall garage and another with spectacular views of the back. The single and a walk, underwood came the mound as well. He pitched all with 10’ walls, 8’ x 10’ doors, insulated, two stall garage off of the alley. Pending family room has a gas fireplace with built through with a line drive to center seven innings, striking out eleven heated and has a concrete floor w/floor Home Sale. in bookcases. There is a living room, field to drive in a run. Micah Knauer and allowing zero earned runs on six drains. Home has Nest smoke & carbon dining room and formal dining room. The came through clutch in the follow- hits. All five of the Wolves runs were detectors and thermostat. Winslow • $55,900 office on the main floor could also be a ing at bat when he doubled to center unearned. The win put the Wildcats 5th bedroom with a walk in closet. The field, bringing in Andy Wurster and overall record at 19-8 on the year. lower level has another family room with Lena • $64,900 wet bar, half bath and workshop. Plenty of storage and a lower level garage. Back deck with pull out awing, lower Pearl City Baseball Regionals concrete patio ready for your hot tub plus By Trenten Scheidegger of which were batters that were hit a covered front porch. A 32 x 40 building CORRESPONDENT by the pitch. All of the walks and a Walk into an enclosed front porch which could be used for your toys or animals. The Pearl City Wolves baseball double by Caleb Tichler allowed the leads you to the eat in kitchen. On the squad opened up the playoffs last Wolves to extend their lead to 9-1. main level you will also find the living Historic stone school house turned into Wednesday when they faced off with Alden Hebron struggled to find the room, master bedroom, full bath and Stockton • $69,900 a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home. Spacious laundry room. Upstairs you will find 2 Alden Hebron High School for the strike zone again in the seventh in- living room, dining room, kitchen, main Retail Store front regional opener. The Wolves proved ning as a trio of walks and a single bedrooms with hall closet for one of the with apartment floor laundry and mud room. 1car bedrooms. Outside there is a back deck to be too much for Alden Hebron, by Logan Krell allowed the Wolves attached garage has pull down stairs upstairs with a and 2 stall detached garage with plenty large t shaped as they had control of this one from to go up by 13-2, which would be the with attic storage. of area to play in the backyard. start to finish. final score of the regional opener. lot. Retail space Lena • $84,900 consists of front The Wolves took their first lead of The Wolves were led offensive- Stockton • $199,990 section which has the day in the second inning when ly by Krell, who went two for three display space Cayden Kuberski singled to left with three rbi’s. Cayden Kuberski with access to field, bringing in his brother Collyn was also impressive, going one for the basement, to score their first run. Soon after, one with four rbi’s, two runs scored, half bath, and a Braden Smargieassi singled to center and three walks on the day. The duo dressing room. Back section has display field to bring in the second run of the played a major role in the Wolves of- space, storage room, employee only area inning. fensive blowout. with second access to the basement and Pearl City was able to extend their Braden Smargiassi was impressive side door with handicap ramp. There is a handicap parking space next to ramp lead in the top of the third when on the mound, pitching just over six area to the side of the building. Upstairs Cayden walked with the bases load- innings while allowing two earned Home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, den, eat in kitchen, dining room, apartment consists of living room, ed, giving him his second rbi of the runs on five hits while striking out Two buildings in one! There are 5 store mud room, enclosed front porch with small kitchen, 2 bedroom, full bath, and day. The score would remain 3-0 ten batters. fronts, 1 workshop/garage area, and 7 wood stove. Door in mudroom leads to additional room with no closet. until the top of the fifth when Lo- The regional victory gave the apartments in this deal. a concrete patio and large back yard. gan Krell doubled on a line drive to Wolves the opportunity to face off Walk in closet in main floor bedroom. center field, bringing in Kuberski to with the River Ridge-Scales Mound Stockton • $51,000 Stockton • $35,000 Lena • $49,900 score once again. Wildcats in the regional champion- The Wolves big inning of the day ship. The wolves battled from start Looking for a project with came in the sixth when they took to finish, but ultimately fell short to good square advantage of some spotty pitching the Wildcats by a score of 6-5 as their footage? by Alden Hebron. The Wolves col- season comes to an end. Pearl City This home is lected five walks in the inning, two went 8-12 on the season. waiting for your updates. Main Cozy move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 Lena Beautification Committee and LBPA thank you flloor has front bath close to downtown, schools and The Lena Beautification Commit- The Planters are maintained by The and back porches (not included in square Cozy 2 bedroom home features Kidstown Playground. Spacious living footage), living room, dining room, parlor room has doors to deck. Eat in kitchen, tee and LBPA would like to thank the Lena Beautification Committee. This and kitchen. Upper level has the three open kitchen, dining room, main floor generous people that have contributed dedicated group waters the flowers laundry, large living room, and main main floor laundry with cabinets and bedrooms and full bath. There is a another door to the back deck. There to the flowers that were just planted in every day during the growing sea- garage and another small shed in the floor bath. Why pay rent when you is an enclosed front porch, 2 decks and downtown Lena this past week. son. During the summer they honor back. Property is being sold “as is”. can own. fenced in back yard. Sponsors are: Brian & Jo Wenzel, three homeowners with a “Yard of the Community Bank, Citizens Bank, Month” award. They will also plant Lena State Bank, Jim & Lee Cox, new flowers for the fall season and John & Charmaine Magee, Lena His- decorate planters for Christmas. Other torical Society, Lena Living Center, projects include: maintenance of the Call us for any My Friends Closet, Flynn Insurance Visitor Booth, honoring three homes Faye Heilman Ashley Heilman Managing Broker Broker Group, Engel’s Jewelry, Paris Hughes, for their exceptional Christmas dis- Owner Lingle Design, Lena Lions, Julie Wen- plays, sponsoring Santa’s House, judg- of your 815-291-9204 815-291-8149 zel, Ben & Gail Mayer, Leamon’s Fu- ing Christmas parade entries and store [email protected] [email protected] neral Home Ltd., FHN, and AJ Meats. front decorations. real estate needs! 346815 14 SWITCH RR GRAD 14 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop TodayToday/Shopper’s Guide Congratulations River Ridge Class of 2019

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LENA COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT 2019 Calendar of Events Saturday, July 13 and September 21 - 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Catfish tournament at McNeil’s Damascus Landing Saturday, September 7 fall festival 5k run/Walk at lions Park Registration 7:30 a.m., Start Time 8:30 a.m.

Open 7 Days a Week - Hours subject to Music In The Park 2019 change due to inclement weather held aT lions parK All shows start at 6:00 p.m. POOL 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2 Mississippi Man 815-369-9165 Sunday, June 9 alliance Sunday, June 16 The souTh paw sTance Sunday, June 23 The spoTTed dog Sunday, June 30 Fever river sTring Band Sunday, July 14 inspiraTion In addition to Sunday, July 21 a piraTe over 50 our full menu, we are grilling Sunday, July 28 JusT For KicKs* outdoors on MINI GOLF Sunday nights! Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 4 elizaBeTh Mary Sat/Sun 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11 dan, deB & dewey 815-238-2003 Sunday, August 18 The cross cuT Band Sunday, August 25 MaddMen SNACK SHOP 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. All Shows are held in Lions Park in the 815-369-2727 Mini Golf Parking Lot In case of rain, Music in the Park will be moved to St. John’s Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena * In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled. OFFICE 815-369-5351 • www.lenaparks.org 346497 16 SWITCH LEGALS 16 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop TodayToday/Shopper’s Guide LEGALS University Of Illinois ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT Bond Expense $ -0- WARREN TOWNSHIP Interest Expense 668.00 Extension and Illinois FISCAL ENDING MARCH 31, 2019 Bond/Loan Principal 65,000.00 Milk Producers REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax-$85,122.82; Replace- Salaries and Wages 77,840.00 ment Tax-$14,243.10; Social Security-$6,518.83; Audit-$995.59; Payroll Taxes 6,580.00 Association partner Interest-$675.56; TOIRMA-$1,348.00. Insurance 18,426.00 to showcase dairy TOTAL REVENUES $101,389.48 Electricity 18,235.00 GENERAL ASSISTANCE $13,461.01 Fuel 1,086.00 technology COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $1500-William Bour- Education 1,500.00 The Illinois Milk Producers As- quin, Carol Aurand, Dennis Dawson, Roger Kent, Gary Roberts; Supplies 21,831.00 sociation and University of Illinois Under $2000.00-Donna Ernst; Under $6000.00 Laura Busch; Un- Repairs & Maint. 16,185.00 Extension will host the 8th annual Dairy Technology Showcase Friday, der $25000.00-Tim Niemann $23,337.00 Legal Fees & Publications 10,169.00 June 28. The tour will highlight dairy TOTAL COMPENSATION $31,833.40 Water and Sewer 1,916.00 technology and dairy management EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Transfer to Road & Telephone 4,401.00 at Lenkaitis Holsteins Dairy Farm Bridge-$60,000.00; TOIRMA-$3687.00; Warren Township Li- Other Misc, (rent, donations, ads, fees, postage) 1,000.00 in Kane County near St. Charles, Il- brary-$2,079.43; Beggin Lamm-$1600.00; TTL $9018.00; IDOR Improvements 174,677.00 linois. $1500.00; All Others Less Than $2000.00-5000.00-$36,399.21 Equipment -0- “These tours provide an excellent TOTAL EXPENSES: $114,283.64 Property Taxes (on Aqua Sod Acres prop) 2,579.00 opportunity for Illinois dairy farm- ers and industry representatives to ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Contract Labor 2,828.00 get a look at the latest and greatest FISCAL ENDING MARCH 31, 2019 Total Expenditures $424,921.00 dairy technology and management,” REVENUE SUMMARY: Transfer From Town Fund-$60,000.00; Difference of Receipts 31,443.00 said Tasha Bunting, manager, Illinois Replacement Tax $12,821.20; Road & Bridge-$28,932.57; Build- Versus Expenditures Milk Producers Association. “The ing & Equipment-$19,022.32; Road Damage-$6,146.75; TOIR- Fund Balance - best part is, participants can really MA Refund-$4,307.01; Interest-$123.35; Misc $20,951.71 (sent Beginning of fiscal year (05/01/18) 31,339.00 talk with dairy farmers who have implemented these systems and learn twice); From Special Bridge-$12,667.80; JDC Misc-$31.14 Fund Balance - $62,782.00 from one another.” TOTAL REVENUE: $165,003.86 End of Fiscal Year (04/30/19) The farm tour will be held at COMPENSATION SUMMARY: None STATE OF ILLINOIS ) Lenkaitis Holsteins Dairy Farm, EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Farmers Exchange-$1,164.95; ) SS owned and operated by Andy and Village of Warren-$7,781.91; TOIRMA-$5,530.00; F&K Tire JO DAVIESS COUNTY ) Sarah Lenkaitis along with Albert Service-$2,473.87; Willow Repair-$1,614.22; Civil Materi- STEVE JORDAN, SUSAN SCHAMBERGER and JON and Mary Etta Lenkaitis, located at als-$48,379.97; Bonnell Industries-$6,706.88; Stagecoach Lime- TOWNSEND, Commissioners of the Stockton Township Park 6N509 Corron Rd., St. Charles, IL. The Lenkaitis family farm is home stone-$6,573.16; Stockton Auto Supply-$2,993.12; Burmeis- District, being each duly sworn, on oath, state that the foregoing is to 90 Holstein cows (mostly red and ter-$58.93; Metal Culvers-$2310.00; Pax Excavating-$1,325.00; a true and correct statement of public funds received and disbursed white) housed in a freestall facili- Newman-$184.46; Louis Trenching-$54,917.00; Jordan Ag- by them as Commissioners during the fiscal year of the Stockton ty. The freestall barn incorporates $1,070.00; Rick Sales-$22.46; Martin Equipment-$371.44; Township Park District beginning May 1, 2018 and ending April a modern manure handling system NAPA-$448.39; Spahn & Rose-$3,415.11; Werhane-$1404.09; 30, 2019 including statement of funds on hand at the beginning which includes a manure separator. JDC-$140.00; Metal Culverts-$548.09 and end of such fiscal year. The separated manure solids are TOTAL EXPENSE: $150,999.34 DATED: May 15, 2019. then used as bedding with any extra sold to create an additional revenue SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION /s/Steve Jordan /s/Susan Schamberger stream. TOWN ROAD & BRIDGE SPECIAL BRIDGE GA STEVE JORDAN SUSAN SCHAMBERGER Lenkaitis feed their calves a milk BEGINNING FUND BALANCE /s/Jon Townsend replacer diet which includes starter $110,015.09 $44,956.92 $19,155.74 $61,350.53 JON TOWNSEND and hay, prior to weaning, in a re- REVENUE Signed and sworn to before me cently retrofitted tiestall barn with an $101,389.48 $165,003.86 $15,652.64 $13,663.51 on May 15, 2019 automated ventilation system. The family raises their own replacement EXPENSES RONALD PAJA heifers. $114,283.64 $150,999.34 $29,376.82 $1,706.59 Notary Public Cows are milked in an automat- ENDING FUND BALANCE (OFFICIAL SEAL) ed milking system using two GEA $97,120.93 $58,961.44 $5,431.56 $73,307.45 (Published in The Scoop Today May 22, 2019) Monobox robotic milkers with an SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 9TH DAY 346902 average of more than three milkings OF APRIL, 2019. LAURA BUSCH-SUPERVISOR per cow each day. The milking herd I DONNA ERNST, CLERK OF WARREN TOWNSHIP, JO- NOTICE OF ation Ordinance of the Stockton is currently producing an average of PUBLIC HEARING Park District for the 2019/2020 80 pounds of milk per cow, per day. DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT The modern free stall and GEA ro- THE ABOVE IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASUR- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- fiscal year will be held in the EN that a tentative Budget and Park House at the Stockton botic milking facility was built in ERS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2017 to maximize technology, milk- 2019. Appropriation Ordinance of the Park at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, ing management, cow comfort, and (Published in The Scoop Today May 22, 2019) Stockton Park District, Jo Da- June 19, 2019, at which time labor management. viess County, IL for its fiscal and place all persons interested 346459 The farm stop will include an or- year beginning on May 1, 2019 in said matter may appear and ganized tour conducted by the Len- and ending April 30, 2020 has be heard. kaitis family along with management FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE STOCKTON discussions and a research update TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT been prepared and is available /s/RONALD PAJA for public review at the Park RONALD PAJA session led by Dr. Phil Cardoso, Uni- FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING versity of Illinois. MAY 1, 2018 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2019 House and in the lobbies of Illi- Attorney for the Board of The tentative tour agenda is as fol- RECEIPTS: nois Bank & Trust and Citizens Park Commissioners of the lows: Real Estate Taxes $173,424.00 State Bank in Stockton, IL. Stockton Park District 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Guided farm tour NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- (Published in The Scoop Today 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Data Man- Swimming Pool Fees 27,808.00 agement in Automated Systems Pre- Interest Income 78.00 EN that a public hearing on said May 22, 2019) proposed Budget and Appropri- 346900 sentation by Andy Lenkaitis State Replacement Tax 4,014.00 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch at the Park House Fees 3,415.00 farm Memorials 1,300.00 Rock Valley Publishing Can 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Dairy Research School Reimbursement 0.00 Publish Your Legals. Update by Dr. Phil Cardoso and TIF Reimbursement 1,325.00 Dairy Focus Team Call Pam at 815-877-4044 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Self-guided Other Misc. Receipts 0.00 farm visit $211,364.00 Or email your legals to Contact Tasha Bunting, at 309- Bond/Loan 245.000.00 557-3703 or [email protected], for Total Receipts $456,364.00 [email protected] more information on the tour. EXPENDITURES: Today! 224701 17 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 17 FROM LENA’S KITCHEN Parmesan dressing salad will fill the molasses, sugar, mustard, salt, cloves, (I put it in the crock pot for several one at a time, beating well after each bill. The addition of the pepperocini pepper, and remaining water. Pour hours.) addition. Beat in extracts. gives it just the right zip. mixture over beans; stir to combine. This recipe has caused a lot of con- In a medium bowl, whisk together Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours troversy. Some people call it a salad, 1½ cups flour, baking powder, and Italian Salad with or until beans are tender. and some people call it a dessert. I salt. With mixer on low speed, grad- Creamy Parmesan It hasn’t been the best weather call it a dessert, and say it is just plain ually add flour mixture to butter mix- Dressing to grill, so the next two recipes are good. ture alternately with ¼ C. buttermilk, Dressing traditional ones that won’t rely on Pretzel Strawberry beginning and ending with flour mix- ½ C. mayonnaise the weather. The first one is easy to ture, beating just until combined after ¼ C. buttermilk make, and almost everybody likes Dessert each addition. Spread batter into pre- ¼ C. grated Parmesan cheese beef sandwiches. The second one is 2 C. crushed pretzels pared pan. 1 T. fresh lemon juice my family’s (actually it was from one ¼ C. butter, melted In another large bowl, beat cream The not so skinny cook 1 t. pepper of the older church cookbooks), tried 2 T. sugar cheese and remaining ½ cup sugar and true barbeque beef. My mother Filling: with a mixer at medium spread un- It is hard to believe that we are 1 t. minced fresh garlic ¼ t. sugar always said it was delicious, easy and 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese soft- til cream creamy, stopping to scrape heading into summer. Memorial Day economical because it didn’t have a ened sides of bowl. Beat in remaining 2 is the official beginning of our sum- Salt to taste Salad: lot of ingredients. It also had ingredi- 1 C. sugar tablespoons of buttermilk, until com- mer season. We have had only a few ents that were cheap! Enjoy these two 1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped top- bined. Spread mixture onto batter in really good days, so it is hard to be- 4 C. chopped romaine ½ C. halved cherry or grape toma- meat dishes for your holiday cooking. ping, thawed pan. Spread preserves onto cream lieve that the season will be official. Both can be made ahead of time. Topping: cheese mixture, and top with straw- Today’s column features some recipes toes ¼ C. sliced pepperoncini 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) strawberry gel- berries. Sprinkle Coffee Cake crum- for a summer get together or maybe an French Dip Sandwiches atin ble onto strawberries. Bake for 25 end to spring gathering. ¼ C. sliced red onion 2 T. oil, divided ¼ C. sliced Kalamata olives 2 C. boiling water minutes. Loosely cover with foil, and This first recipe is for a cheese 3 to 3½ boneless chuck roast ½ C. cold water Whisk together the mayo, butter- 2 ½ t. steak seasoning, divided bake until a wooden pick inserted in spread that you can use all summer Preheat the oven to 350. Mix center comes out clean, about 25 min- long. It is easy to put together and milk, Parmesan, lemon juice, pepper, 2 medium sweet yellow onions garlic and sugar for the dressing; sea- crushed pretzels, melted butter and utes more. Let cool in pan on a wire stays in the refrigerator for a time. sliced sugar; press into the bottom of an son with salt and chill until ready to 1 large green pepper, seeded and rack for 15 minutes. Using excess Garlic and Herb Cheese serve (at least an hour). Combine ro- ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake parchment handles, remove from pan sliced 10 minutes. Cool completely. maine, tomatoes, pepperoncini, onion 2 cloves garlic, minced before cutting. Serve warm. Spread Filling: beat cream cheese and sug- Graduations are here, and soon 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and olives. Drizzle dressing over the 2 sprig fresh thyme ar until smooth. Stir in whipped top- school will be out for another year. I ½ C. fresh parsley leaves salad. 1 sprig fresh rosemary ping; spread over crust. Refrigerate, got my first taste of morel mushrooms, ¼ C. fresh basil leaves A lot of people equate summer pic- 2 C. beef broth covered, until cold. In a small bowl, rib eye steak, and a salad. I also had 1 t. lemon juice nics with baked beans. This recipe is 2 T. Worcestershire sauce dissolve the gelatin in boiling water; fresh asparagus from my patch. It was 1 small garlic clove, minced an easy onto make in the slow cook- 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise stir in cold water; refrigerate until par- divine! I need to get cemetery pots ¼ t. salt er. If you are going away, pack up the 6 slices provolone cheese tially set. Pour carefully over the fill- ready for the weekend. I am looking ¼ t. pepper cooker for a traditional treat. Just re- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon ing. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 4 forward to fresh fruits and vegetables. Process all ingredients in food pro- member the beans have to soak over- of oil over medium-high heat. Sprin- to 6 hours. Cut into squares. We continue to look for some spring cessor until smooth, about 20 seconds, night and then they cook for another kle roast all over with 2 teaspoons The last recipe is for a moist and and summer recipes that include as- scraping down the sides of the bowl ten to twelve hours. steak seasoning; cook until browned delicious strawberry cake. It is great paragus and rhubarb. as needed. Serve on crackers, bread- all over, about 3 minutes per side. Boston Baked Beans because it doesn’t make a lot; you can If you have any strawberry recipes sticks, or vegetables. You can also Remove roast from skillet. Heat re- 1lb. dried navy beans probably finish it off at one meal. En- you would like to share, send them our use this spread on baked potatoes by maining tablespoon of oil in same 6 C. water divided joy this tasty summer treat. way. You can contact us in person, adding a little half and half to make skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 bacon strips, cooked and crum- by mail, or email us at From Lena’s it thinner. onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring Strawberry Cream bled Kitchens, Shopper’s Guide at 213 S. Summer ushers in certain foods, frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 1 large onion, chopped Cheese Crumb Cake Center St. or email scoopshopper@ and deviled eggs is one of them. This 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring ½ C. packed brown sugar ½ C. unsalted butter, softened rvpublishing.com short recipe has the added zip of buf- ½ C molasses frequently, for 1 minute. ½ C. plus 1/3 C. white sugar, di- falo sauce to make them extra tasty. ¼ C. sugar Transfer half of onion mixture to a vided Buffalo Deviled Eggs 1 t. ground mustard 6 quart slow cooker; top with roast, ¼ C. firmly packed brow sugar Boil a dozen eggs and run cold ice 1 t. salt remaining onion mixture, thyme, and 2 eggs The 120th water on eggs. Let cool completely; ¼ t. ground cloves rosemary. Sprinkle with remaining ½ 1 t. vanilla peel and cut in half lengthwise. Mash ½ t. pepper teaspoon steak seasoning. Pour broth 1 t. strawberry extract Townsend the egg yolks until yolks are fine- Sort beans and rinse in cold water. and Worcestershire around roast. 1½ C. plus 2 T. flour, divided ly crushed. Add ¼ cup buffalo wing Place beans in a 4 qt. slow cooker; add Cover and cook until very tender, 5 to 1/4 t. salt family reunion sauce and 3 tablespoons blue cheese 4 cups of water. Cover and let stand 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on 1 t. baking powder The 120th Annual Townsend dressing. Spoon into the egg whites overnight. Drain and rinse beans, low. Transfer roast to a cutting board, ¼ C. plus 2 T. whole buttermilk, Family Reunion will be held June 2, and top with diced celery. discarding liquid. Return beans to and let stand for 10 minutes. Using a divided 2019 at the Stockton Lions Memorial If you are looking for a refreshing slow cooker; add bacon. In a small slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, soft- Park. A potluck will be held at 12:30. summer salad, this buttermilk and bowl, combine onion, brown sugar, to a bowl, and keep warm. Skim fat ened Please bring a dish to pass, and table off of cooking liquid; strain, discard- 1/3 C. strawberry preserves service. ing solids, and keep warm. Slice or 1 C. thinly sliced fresh strawberries Since 1901, the Townsend Family shred roast. Preheat oven to 350. On 1 C. Coffee Cake Crumble has celebrated family with a reunion. Light a luminary in honor/ hoagie rolls, layer cheese, roast and Coffee Cake Crumble This year, in honor of 120 years of onion mixture; place on a rimmed 1¾ C. flour family gatherings, lunch and the baking sheet. Bake until sandwiches 1 C. firmly packed brown sugar business meeting will be held at the memory of a loved one are heated through and cheese is melt- ½ t. salt Park House and then the family will You are invited to this year’s Carroll County Cancer Relay for Life ed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve immediate- move to the first Townsend Home- scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church/ ¾ C. cold unsalted butter cubed ly with reserved cooking liquid. Crumble: In a medium bowl, whisk stead, located on Apple Canyon Antl Hall in Savanna. It will be held inside the church/hall from 5 – 9 Park Road, northwest of Stockton. p.m. so you don’t have to worry about rain or hot or cold temperatures. Barbeque together flour, brown sugar, and salt. 1 lb. ground beef Using your fingers, work in butter un- The rock home was built in 1857 by When the sun goes down at the Relay for Life event, hope shines George Nelson Townsend, and has the brightest. During the Luminaria ceremony, hundreds of luminaria ½ C. chopped onion til mixture forms large crumbs. ¼ C. chopped celery Cake: Preheat the oven to 350. been in the family since that time. will light the sanctuary to celebrate the lives of those who have battled This home has been on the US Reg- cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that Can of tomato soup Spray an 8 inch square baking pan ¼ C. catsup with cooking spray with flour. Line istry of Historic Places since 2005. has taken too much. This ceremony of light symbolizes the hope and Currently Jerry and Cathy Townsend perseverance with which we all continue to fight. 1 T. vinegar the pan with parchment paper, letting 1 T. sugar the excess extend over the sides of the live in the rock house. Halstead You can keep the flame of hope lit by dedicating a luminaria in Townsend, a brother of George N. memory of someone lost to cancer or in honor of someone still fighting 1 t. salt pan. Spray the paper. 1 ½ t. pepper In a large bowl, beat butter, ½ cup built his home on the other side of or who has beaten the disease. The Luminaria ceremony will take the hill a few years later. place at 8:00 p.m. at the Relay. Anyone interested in purchasing a Brown meat in pan and add the of granulated sugar and all the brown vegetables. Cook until vegetables are sugar with a mixer at medium speed Please join us on this special oc- luminaria ($10) in honor/memory of someone please contact Bev casion as we celebrate 120 years of Lundquist at 815-244-9684 and she will get you a form. tender. Add remaining ingredients. until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping Mix well and simmer for 20 minutes. to scrape sides of the bowl. Add eggs, family. 18 18 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide

• Recap (Continued from page 10) Most receive insurance through the now is driving businesses and driv- because of the difficulties they may Leader Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, said. “Without changing the dollars state. ing people away from Illinois and have when preparing meals. “We’re saying there are new dollars that are being paid for Medicaid, it The reimbursement for service driving them to border states, and * * * that are on the table, that individual reduces your general revenue fund li- through insurance amounts to $683 a we’ve got to stop it,” Jones said. “It’s PRIVATE DETENTION CEN- members have not yet been given the ability,” Demmer said in a follow-up day, Ryan said, when the actual cost not having the effect that the presi- TERS: A bill that would ban for-prof- chance to weigh out. We believe their interview. of services is $950. House Bill 2714, dent wants. It’s not stopping people it immigrant detention centers in Illi- priorities should be heard.” The Republicans also account for also sponsored by Gabel, would al- from smoking. What it’s doing is nois is now on its way to Gov. J.B. Demmer said House working $212 million in added revenue from low alternative, transitional facilities making people in my community Pritzker. groups have been negotiating a bal- legalized sports gambling, using the like the ones Ryan and Smith repre- who can least afford it, who are on a The Illinois Senate voted 34-to-14 anced budget without new revenue estimates of another Pritzker propos- sent to receive a reimbursement of fixed income, choose to go to Indiana on Thursday, May 16, to pass House that would be achieved by cuts of 6 al. $950. to make sure they get cigarettes.” Bill 2020. It previously passed the percent to 10 percent from fiscal year * * * * * * His constituents are already travel- House on April 10 by a vote of 85- 2019 expenditures across agencies. ROCKFORD CASINO: Rockford TOBACCO TAX: A Democratic ling to Indiana to get gas and grocer- to-26. But many of those cuts will not be Mayor Tom McNamara said law- state lawmaker on Thursday, May ies, he said. Some purchase tobacco The bill would prohibit the state needed, he said, because of increased makers have to move quickly before 16, called Senate President John products there as well. or any local unit of government from fiscal year 2020 revenue estimates the city’s chances to build a casino Cullerton’s proposal to raise Illinois’ Cullerton has not officially filed entering into any agreement to detain by the Commission on Government are “virtually eliminated” by a north- usage tax on tobacco products “too legislation to raise the tax on ciga- people in privately-owned facilities. Forecasting and Accountability and ern rival. unreasonable” at a time when the rettes and other tobacco products, but It also prohibits them from spending the Governor’s Office of Manage- Just 15 minutes away in Beloit, General Assembly is considering a is expected to do so next week. any money to subsidize or defray the ment and Budget, as well as a hand- Wisconsin, the Ho-Chunk Nation slew of other tax hikes. * * * costs of developing or operating one. ful of other new revenue streams Re- tribe awaits federal approval from Cullerton announced last week he SNAP DECISION: The Illinois It would take effect immediately if publicans stand ready to support. the Bureau of Indian Affairs to build wants to increase the state’s tax on Senate on Friday, May 17, passed signed by Pritzker. “These numbers do not come out a casino there, the Beloit Daily News a pack of cigarettes by $1, to $2.98. with a 48-1 vote a bill that would al- The bill was introduced in re- of a Republican think tank. This has reported. That is about triple the 32 cents Dem- low those who are elderly, disabled sponse to a proposal to build a pri- comes from the governor’s own Some estimates say that project ocratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced or homeless to use their Supplemen- vate federal detention center in the agency,” House Republican Leader could employ up to 5,000 people in his budget proposal. tal Nutrition Assistance Program village of Dwight, about 80 miles Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, said and generate more than $5 million in The Senate president’s initiative benefits to purchase meals from southwest of Chicago. at the news conference. annual revenue for the local govern- would also include a 64 percent restaurants. According to published reports, Demmer said the increased esti- ment. bump on the wholesale price of other House Bill 3343, sponsored by Dwight’s village board had voted in mates include $845 million for fiscal If that casino is built before Rock- tobacco products, including cigars, Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D- Chica- March to annex and rezone a parcel year 2020 in added income tax ($800 ford has a chance to build one, “Il- chewing tobacco and snuff. go, goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his of land where Virginia-based Immi- million) and sales tax ($45 million) linois residents would bypass our But Rep. Thaddeus Jones, from signature. The House passed the bill gration Centers of America planned revenue without any increased tax- community and our state and take Calumet City, said that plan would March 29. to build and operate a detention cen- es. These estimates were increased their dollars to Wisconsin,” Mc- turn Illinois into a “job creator” for Known as the Restaurants Meal ter on contract with U.S. Immigra- by COGFA and GOMB based on an Namara said Thursday, May 16. surrounding states. Program, the elderly and a spouse, tion and Customs Enforcement. unexpected $1.5 billion April reve- But it’s unclear if Illinois lawmak- “I appreciate President Cullerton disabled persons and those who are Illinois has prohibited the develop- nue windfall, and they allowed Gov. ers will pass a “gambling expansion” for his advocacy, but this is the wrong homeless have the option to purchase ment of private prisons since 2012. J.B. Pritzker to scrap an unpopular bill in time for the end of the legisla- way to go. We’ve gone through sev- prepared meals with SNAP benefits. The new legislation would expand proposal to decrease the state’s man- tive session on May 31. eral phases of taxing cigarettes that Those populations were selected that law to include private detention dated payment to its pension fund for No language for such a bill has centers. However, it would not apply FY2020. been filed, but it would likely be to state work release centers or juve- Another $1.4 billion depends on similar to ones that were proposed in Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency nile residential facilities that provide revenue proposals backed by Pritz- prior years but failed to pass, which care and treatment by nonprofit con- ker. That includes slightly more than would have created six more state Single Family Rehab Program with Roof Only Option tractors. $1 billion in general revenue funding casino licenses. Illinois currently has * * * that would be freed up by a tax on 10 casinos. Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) has funding GOP BUDGET PROPOSAL: Il- Medicaid managed care organiza- “We have talked and talked and available for homeowners of Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties linois House Republicans called a tions. talked about casino expansion, lit- through the Illinois Housing Development Authority Trust Fund for the news conference Thursday, May 16, Demmer said MCO tax money erally since before I could drive,” Single Family Rehab Program with Roof Only Option. to unveil a “fiscal year 2020 bal- will go to a special “Health Care Pro- McNamara told House lawmakers anced budget proposal” in the form vider Relief Fund,” where it will be in a hearing on gambling expansion The Single Family Rehabilitation Program will assist income eligible of a one-page document detailing matched by federal funds. This will earlier this month. “You hold all the power, we need you to take action.” homeowners to repair their homes and remove health and safety hazards $2.6 billion more in revenue than allow General Revenue Funds pre- House working groups had previous- viously used for Medicaid expendi- * * * by replacing costly maintenance items. Eligible homeowners may receive ly planned for. tures to remain in the GRF to be used COMMUNITY HOMES: DeKalb up to $45,000 in assistance as a five-year forgivable loan. “The important part here is we’re for other budgeting purposes while County resident Tony Stahl said he not presenting a plan and saying the same level of Medicaid spending waited five years for the state to put With the Roof Only option, eligible homeowners may address only the ‘take it or leave it,’” Deputy Minority is maintained. his disabled daughter, Allison, in the roof on their home if no other health and safety issues are present. The selection process that would allow program offers assistance to mitigate roof damage and deterioration so the her to live in her own home in a com- property is insurable. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $16,500 in munity. It took an extra three years assistance as a three-year forgivable loan. before that home was found, he said. After that eight-year wait, Allison is living and paying rent with two To qualify for this program, households must have annual income equal to roommates in Sycamore, where she or less than the following income guidelines: also works at WalMart, ushers at a church, and dances at a studio. People in Household Stephenson Co. Jo Daviess Co. Only the community home, rather 1 $35,800 $38,750 than a state institution, could “fully 2 $40,900 $44,300 address her personal care, medical, 3 $46,000 $49,850 and community living needs,” her 4 $51,100 $55,350 father said. 5 $55,200 $59,800 Nearly 300 other advocates and 6 $59,300 $64,250 people with disabilities came to the Capitol on Thursday, May 16, to say 7 $63,400 $68,650 something similar. 8 $67,500 $73,100 “By segregating people, by limit- ing access to services and supports Grant recipients for this assistance are selected by a lottery system. necessary for participation, Illinois’ Please call 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 to add your name to the communities are missing out on the lottery list no later than Thursday, May 30, 2019. benefits and contributions of people with disabilities,” said Meg Cooch, Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency executive director of The Arc of Il- 27 S. State Ave., Suite 102 linois, a Chicago-based advocacy Freeport, IL 61032 group. Phone: 815-232-3141 or 800-883-1111 www.nicaa.org 345474 346998 See RECAP, Page 22 19 The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 19 Take the sting out of spring nettles By Chris Hardie tease me. tile material. I would avoid nettle in chlorophyll. I’ve never eaten the at the inn argued over who had the From this nettle, danger, we pluck Seeing my hesitation, Uncle Le- underwear, though. scrapings off the bottom of a lawn longest stinging-nettle stalk in their this flower, safety. – Shakespeare, land grabbed a nettle leaf. After a long winter in northern mower, but that’s how I would de- fields. One farmer came in with a Henry IV Nettles are among the first green climates, one of the first green plants scribe the taste. 15-foot stalk and said if anyone had “If you look at the nettle, it will plants of spring. Harvested at that of early spring is a welcome sight. The real taste is similar to spinach a longer one, he would eat the differ- know that you’re going to touch it age they can be made into soup. A few years ago my wife, Sherry, and cucumber. The leaves can be ence. Sure enough, another farmer and it won’t sting.” (Photo: Chris Hardie via Agri-View) decided to make nettle soup — a dried to make an herbal tea and it’s brought in a 16-footer; the loser ate I was only 5 years old, but I had “See,” he said. “It doesn’t bite if popular food use for the plant. The even used in beer. a foot of raw stinging nettle. plenty of reason to doubt that ad- you look at it.” key to making them edible is to har- As herbs, nettles are used to treat The challenge’s contestants are vice from my great-uncle Leland I slowly reached out and touched vest young and tender leaves. Then rheumatism and gout as well as dis- given 2-foot stalks. They need to Clair. I knew those green plants that the leaf. To my surprise the sting slightly steam them in a covered orders of the kidneys, urinary tract strip and eat as many leaves as they were plentiful around the farm were was not there. pan with a little water. The burning or gastrointestinal tract. It’s the lat- can in an hour. This past year’s something to avoid. And he loved to Urtica dioica, or nettles, are one chemicals are released in the form of ter that has a severe test during the winner — the aptly named Philip of the first green plants in the spring. a dark liquid that is discarded. annual nettle-eating contest held Thorne — ate 104 feet of leaves. Their leaves have hollow stinging The problem with the recipe each year in England. Contestants wash down their numb Orangeville hairs called trichomes that inject Sherry followed was that it didn’t The tiny village of Marshwood in mouths with lots of beer. They then histamine and chemicals into skin, specify how many nettles to use, West Dorset is where the Bottle Inn experience several days of gastro- producing a burning sensation. De- vaguely stating “two bunches.” Be- hosts the gastronomical challenge intestinal distress that apparently Memorial spite their reputation as plants to lieving more would be better than that makes eating dozens of hot dogs gives new meaning to green death. avoid, nettles have long been used less, Sherry prepared extra. The seem rather boring. The contest sup- Another traditional use of nettles as food, medicine, tea and as a tex- bright-green soup was a wee bit rich posedly began when two farmers among healers is called urtication, Day service or flogging with stalks of nettles to Orangeville American Legion Post provoke inflammation. I have the 720 will be holding the 2019 Memo- same reaction when I watch too rial Day Service on Monday, May Timber Lake Playhouse announces playhouse events much C-SPAN — which could be 27, at 2 p.m., at Sunset Acres Cem- Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the Get your reservations in for this free defined as any. At least the healers etery in Orangeville. and Friends featuring Nashville re- premier professional summer the- event before they are all gone. This cording artist, Brooke Byam. Join hope to treat rheumatism, and im- atre of northwest Illinois, announces year’s Cabarets are scheduled for Brooke and friends for an evening of prove circulation and fatigue, not American Legion many events throughout the summer. Saturday, June 22 and Saturday, July music and fun onstage at TLP. Hear inflict it. Come tour the TLP grounds on 27 after the show. your favorites by Patsy Cline, Loret- It turns out Uncle Leland was at Auxiliary to host Saturday, May 25. Tours begin at 10 Again this year, TLP will host a ta Lynn, Buck Owens and of course, least partially correct. If one looks in front of the theatre. Hot dogs and Mystery Dinner Theatre in The Barn Dolly! Dolly ... and Friends will be closely at a nettle leaf, it will be ap- Memorial Day chips will be served in the dining hall on Saturday, June 29. Dinner begins at Timber Lake Playhouse on Friday parent that hairs point from the top beginning at 11:30. at 6:30. This year’s mystery revolves and Saturday, May 17 and 18 at 7:00 of the leaf to the bottom. So if the Breakfast Families will love to have Lunch around the murder of long-time sher- and Sunday, May 17 at 2:00. Then, harvester runs his or her finger from A breakfast is being held on Me- with Ariel, the Little Mermaid, on iff, Jack Daniels. Join TLP as we try kick off your Memorial Day week- the top to the bottom — or grabs the morial Day, Monday, May 27, at the Saturday, June 1 from noon to 1:30. to solve the crime. Tickets for Din- end on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 with center of the leaf — the harvester Lena American Legion Home, 316 Have lunch, enjoy activities, and get ner and the game are $35. Felix and Fingers, Dueling Pianos. will likely not be stung. And it helps W. Main St., Lena, sponsored by the your picture taken with Ariel. Tick- TLP will welcome former compa- Tickets for TLP concerts are $25 for that finger tips and palms have a lit- American Legion Auxiliary. ets for lunch are $15. Purchase your ny members to the theatre on Aug. the general public and $20 for TLP tle tougher skin. It is being served from 7 to 9:30 ticket to the matinee performance of 24 through 26 for the Second Annual Subscribers. But when weeding the garden, it’s a.m.—come eat breakfast and watch Disney’s The Little Mermaid sepa- Alumni Weekend. TLP patrons are Don’t miss the exciting events at difficult to see all the plants. So be- the parade at 10 rately. invited to attend the Alumni Cabaret Timber Lake this summer. For more ing stung when coming into contact Serving: Scrambled Eggs, French Always a favorite at TLP are the Performance on Monday, Aug. 26 information, visit the TLP website with a nettle goes with the territory. Toast, Biscuits and gravy, sausage, Company Cabarets. Theatre goers at 7 on The Deck. Contact the Box at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org Uncle Leland died 45 years ago, ham, coffee cake, fresh fruit, juice, come to The Deck after the per- Office for reservations for this event. or call the Box Office at (815) 244- but I always think of him when I’m milk and coffee. $4 under 10 and $7 formance to see the TLP company This weekend, TLP continues 2035. Box Office hours are Monday stung by an unsuspecting nettle. over 10. Carryouts available members perform under the stars. their Concert Series with Dolly... through Friday from 10 – 3. I should have looked at it first. 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346638 20 20 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Orangeville defeats Lady Panthers in Regional Championship By Trenten Scheidegger runs. Timber Oakes got the scor- scoreless in the top of the third, the their second run on a steal of home her second homer of the day, this CORRESPONDENT ing parade started with a solo home Broncos further extended their lead plate. Jordan Streckwald then hit time a three run blast to put them The Orangeville Broncos soft- run to right field. Kirsten Frautschy in the bottom half when Janecke hit a line drive to right field which up 11-4 over Lena-Winslow. The ball squad hosted the Lena-Win- was able to single in their next at bat a sacrifice fly to center field for her brought in Sargent to score as they score would remain that way for the sow Panthers last Saturday for what which set up Grace Edler, who hit a second rbi of the day. The Panthers cut the Orangeville lead to just four. rest of the game as the Broncos took would be the regional champion- two run shot to center field which weren’t quite ready to give up, how- Eventually a single from Jaiden Ra- the regional championship with an ship. After finishing their regular quickly put the Broncos up 3-0. ever. In the fourth they came togeth- kowska brought in Streckwald for impressive team outing. The Bron- season with a 13-9 record, the Pan- Tessa Janecke did not want to get er to put up a fight as the offense their fourth run of the day. That cos had a full team effort as they thers managed to collect a win in the left out of the home run party, as she finally got on the scoreboard. A pair is where their momentum would worked towards the win. They opening round of regionals, which went back to back with Edler with a of singles from Kierra-Lynn Schulz run out, however, as their inning were led by Janecke, who hit two set them up with a tough matchup solo homer to left field. The Bron- and Zoe Johnson got things started, ended and they went into the fifth home runs with four rbi’s. Edler, against Orangeville, who came in at cos capped off their inning with a and Schulz eventually scored their trailing 7-4. Orangeville got those who went one for three with a ho- 23-4. Both teams were held score- sacrifice bunt from Tori Plowman first run by taking home on a wild four runs back in the bottom of the mer, two rbi’s and a run scored, and less throughout the first inning. and a single by Payton Meier which pitch. Kaidyn Sargent, who was at fifth when their offense exploded Timber Oakes, who went one for Orangeville jumped on top quickly brought in another two runs, putting the plate, eventually walked. The once again. The Broncos took ad- two with a home run and two runs however, with an explosive second them up 6-0 in just a matter of sec- Panthers were active on the base vantage of a pair of walks which scored. The Broncos overall record inning that included three home onds. After holding the Panthers paths as Kamryn Cain would score eventually allowed Janecke to hit on the season is now 24-4.

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• Recap (Continued from page 18) Cooch said Illinois is second only During a Wednesday news con- ty widespread, and then show the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. industry” that could harm the en- to Texas in the number of disabled ference at the Capitol, Villa joined most effective and efficient ways It calls for increasing investments vironment and intimidate potential persons it puts into institutions, and Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield), that we could use the money to en- over the next five years to expand protesters. that the average annual cost to house Illinois Attorney General Kwame hance educational opportunities,” the HIV health care and public The bill, approved by the House someone there – $280,000 – does Raoul, Department of Human Ser- said Brent Clark, executive director health workforce, increase access to last month, would cover intentional not compare to the $34,000 average vices head Grace Hou, and Mikva of the Illinois Association of School PrEP and use data to target resourc- damage to equipment in a critical in- yearly cost to help them live in com- Youth mental health representatives Administrators. “I think our big job es to the most at-risk communities. frastructure facility. Those facilities munities instead. in discussing legislative attempts to is to rely on the General Assembly It also aims to increase funding for would include oil pipelines, nuclear Cooch and representatives from help children with trauma. to determine the revenues to fund a treatment of other conditions that power plants, pumping stations, gas the Going Home Coalition held a Senate Resolution 99, sponsored capital bill.” often accompany HIV infection and processing plants, military bases, news conference to urge lawmakers by Morrison and adopted March 21, In a budget proposal packet dis- AIDS, including mental health ser- more than 9,900 miles of railroad to provide more funding for com- aims to shift how short- and long- tributed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in vices, substance abuse treatment, tracks in Illinois and other facilities. munity-based living for people with term trauma events are approached January, K-12 deferred maintenance and screening and treatment of other “We’re here to urge state sena- disabilities. Among other things, from a health care aspect. needs were estimated at $9.3 billion. sexually-transmitted diseases. tors and Gov.[ J.B.]Pritzker to stand they argued that the $107 million Trauma-informed awareness is The state has not passed a capital “This plan paves the path towards up against this bill and look at it for that Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed to something Raoul said he’s advocated projects bill since 2009. the day when there will be zero what it is,” said Kylah Johnston, give to the Department of Human for in the past, but with a focus on Superintendents at the news con- transmissions of HIV in the state of a spokesperson with The People’s Services to help the agency comply criminal justice. ference detailed 100-year-old build- Illinois and every person living with Lobby. “An attempt by conserva- with the new minimum wage law is When Raoul worked as a Cook ings, excessive use of mobile class- HIV will thrive,” said John Peller, tives and fossil fuel industry to … not enough. County prosecutor, he said it was rooms and crumbling facilities that president and CEO of the Chicago raise new charges against black and * * * common for someone who had orig- schools don’t have the funding to AIDS Foundation. brown communities that are already CHILDHOOD TRAUMA: inally come to his office as a victim correct. * * * disproportionately affected by pollu- Wednesday, May 15, state lawmak- to later be there for crimes they had The General Assembly is discuss- GAMBLING AT WRIGLEY?: tion and criminal justice.” ers marked the first Trauma-In- committed. ing an infrastructure funding bill Sports betting could take place at the Elizabeth Kosuth, a leader with formed Awareness Day by speaking He acknowledged that it didn’t which would increase motor fuel home of the White Sox, Bears, Bulls Illinois People’s Action, said the bill about the importance of addressing need to happen. taxes and state licensing fees, but and Cubs depending on which de- should be called the “protect big en- adverse childhood experiences, or “Had we appropriately invested in the $2.4 billion in estimated revenue tails emerge in a final bill to legalize ergy from the people bill,” and that ACEs, that people carry with them trauma-informed services, we would generated in that proposal could be the practice in Illinois. it’s nothing more than an attempt through life. have interrupted that minor respon- used only for roads and bridges due Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riv- by energy industries and their ally, “We have research that shows dent from having come back into the to a “lock box” amendment passed in erside) has championed this year’s American Legislative Exchange trauma impacts the brains of our building as somebody who commit- 2016. effort to bring sports wagering to the Council, to deter people from pro- children,” said state Rep. Karina Vil- ted a crime,” Raoul said. Funding for vertical infrastruc- state, and several different plans for testing against the industries and la, D-West Chicago. “But the great * * * ture would have to come from oth- doing so have been filed in recent their impacts on the environment. news is with trauma-informed care, SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE: er sources. State Rep. Will Davis, a months. “A healthy environment won’t just we can teach resiliency and we can A group of K-12 education represen- Homewood Democrat, said discus- Three of those plans would allow happen because we wish it,” Kosuth make a difference in the future of our tatives on Tuesday, May 14, added sions for revenue are ongoing, al- betting operators to set up wagering said. “As with all social movements, students.” to the chorus of calls for a statewide though he did not give specifics as to sites at or within five blocks of Guar- we must push, organize, and yes, ACEs can range from physical, capital infrastructure bill that goes where money would come from. anteed Rate Field, Soldier Field, even protest.” emotional or sexual abuse as a child beyond road and bridge projects. “What these folks behind me (su- United Center and Wrigley Field, Mark Denzler, president and CEO to domestic violence in the home. At a Capitol press event, the group perintendents and education repre- with the approval of the teams that of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Asso- They can also be experiences with detailed infrastructure needs at sentatives) also have to do is advo- play there. ciation, said the bill isn’t an attempt racism or involvement with the fos- school districts across the state, ap- cate, not just for the project itself, One of those plans would make to stifle the voices of anyone who ter care system. pearing in front of poster boards with because I’m sure that our legislators betting operators pay a .25 percent wants to protest. They impact physical and mental images of outdated and dilapidated will support the project,” Davis said. royalty fee to the sports leagues, “They can protest,” Denzler said. health, and can lead to poor health as Illinois school facilities. They did “They also have to encourage their while also requiring the use of offi- “We’re looking at the individual an adult. A person who has experi- not, however, give any suggestions legislators to be open-minded when cial league data. who’s committing more enhanced enced eight or more ACEs is expect- as to how the revenue for capital in- it comes to the revenue side of this as But that plan, filed as the third crime by knowingly damaging infra- ed to live 20 fewer years than some- frastructure projects could be raised. well because it is going to take some amendment to Zalewski’s House Bill structure.” one who has had none, the CDC “I think our role is to show that tough votes to get us to where we 3308, has not been discussed in leg- Capitol News Illinois is a nonprof- study showed. the need exists across the state pret- need to go.” islative hearings on the matter since it news service operated by the Illi- * * * the first batch of sports betting plans nois Press Foundation that provides HALTING HIV’S SPREAD: were released in mid-March. coverage of state government to PICKER’S PLACE CLOSEOUT AUCTION Gov. J.B. Pritzker and several public Meanwhile, the other two plans newspapers throughout Illinois. The health advocates outlined an ambi- that also allow betting at pro facili- mission of Capitol News Illinois is to 7836 US 20 WEST. • ELEROY, IL tious plan Tuesday, May 14, to halt ties were released more recently, and provide credible and unbiased cover- SATURDAY, May 25, 2019 - 9:00 A.M. the spread of HIV in Illinois by 2030. do not include royalty fees to the age of state government to the more NOTE: After 5 good years, Joel and Peggy are selling out and moving to Speaking at a Statehouse news leagues. than 400 daily and weekly member Sauk City, WI. Auction held rain or shine, come and get good deals. Joel and conference, Pritzker unveiled a On Monday, Iowa became the newspapers. Peggy want to thank all their previous customers for the support over the multi-pronged strategy called “Get- 10th in a growing list of states to le- years. Lunch Stand by Lunch Ladies of the Amish and Jean Story. Free coffee ting to Zero” that calls for expanding galize sports betting since a U.S. Su- access to antiviral drugs for people and water. Plenty of parking behind property. Come prepared to spend the day preme Court ruling last year allowed Woodbine Unit already infected with the virus, and the practice. (this will be a large auction). Dealers Welcome, No buyers fee. VEHICLES, preventive medication – known as As Illinois lawmakers are still FORK LIFT, MOWERS: (to be offered approx. noon): ‘02 Ford E450 pre-exposure prophylaxis, or “PrEP” struggling to accommodate the var- of Home and Diesel 20’ box truck, approx. 10,000 miles on new transmission; 2000 – for people who are at high risk of ious interests – including casinos, GMC 5500 24’ box truck; Spyder forklift w/20 Hp Onan motor 1 year contracting the disease race tracks, online or mobile opera- Community ago, new tires & muffler; ‘97 GMC 2500 3/4T 4x4 plow truck w/snow “While this virus’ most horrifying tors, professional leagues and more plow, works good; ‘97 Chevy Astro van 4.3L V-6 engine, all wheel and unsparing days may be behind – Zalewski did not give a definite Education drive; Ford 2000 Industrial tractor w/5’ Brush Hog mower; (2) flat us, we know that the disease rages timeline for when a final sports bet- The May meeting of the Wood- hayracks; Pro Mow 87” gang mower; Simplicity Conquest 20Hp 50” on,” Pritzker said. ting bill might emerge for a vote on bine Unit of HCE was in the home deck riding mower; JD 265 riding mower; IL Lawn Equipment Easy “Over the last few years, we’ve the House floor. of Jackie Haug and Bonnie Jezbera. Rider 3-wheeler golf course sand grader; INVENTORY: disassembled seen HIV prevention funding dry “I’d say I’d like a vote as soon as The unit hosted a special guest for 10’x20’ greenhouse; greenhouse poly carbonate sheets; tents & tent up,” he added. “HIV testing rates we can get enough support,” he said. our program. As a part of our Cultur- frames; life-size fiberglass cow; hundreds of premium hanging have gone down, and HIV preven- * * * al Enrichment study, we are learning baskets; hundreds of perennials; spruce & shade trees; LARGE tion and treatment agencies have CRITICAL INFRASTRUC- about India this year. Mary Ellen assortment of wooden planters built by the Amish; barn board garden laid off staff. I have always said that TURE: Opponents of legislation that Gibbs, formerly of Stockton and liv- shed planter; wood arbors; solar light houses; quantity of lawn art; lg health care is a right, and not a priv- would create tougher penalties for ing in Galena, had recently visited barn cupola; MANY primitives; barn board cupboards; china hutches ilege. All Illinoisans deserve access intentional damage to critical infra- India, and shared her photos, textiles, & cabinets; many dressers; table/chair sets; blue fruit jars; many pop to that right, and that includes those structure say the bill would actually and glassware. She talked about the bottles; kerosene lamps; glass butter churns; glassware; wood pop who are living with or vulnerable to infringe on an individual’s right to food, not always spicy; transporta- crates; cast iron items; road signs; little red wagons; garden wagons; HIV.” protest at those facilities and against tion, much by train (trains are the largest employer of people in India), plus much, much more. The Getting to Zero plan is a col- the companies that operate them. and all the people, who were friendly TERMS: CASH, GOOD CHECK or CREDIT CARD laborative project involving the Illi- Representatives of more than 50 nois Department of Public Health, groups statewide said during a news and courteous. LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 the Chicago Department of Public conference Tuesday morning, May After a light lunch, our meeting IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com Health, outgoing Chicago May- 14, at the Capitol that House Bill was held. The next meeting will be 346768 or Rahm Emanuel’s office and the 1633 provides protections to “big held June 10. SWITCH 23 The Scoop Today/Shopper’sThe Scoop TodayGuide - Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • 23 Highland Board of Trustees swear in new members and recognizes outgoing At an organizational meeting of the munity College Trustees Association Highland Community College Board (ICCTA), where she was a member of Trustees, held on Monday, April of the Women in Leadership commit- 29, two recently-elected board mem- tee; served as the ICCTA Northwest bers were sworn in and seated, and the Region Chair; and was recognized outgoing trustee and student trustee with numerous awards, most nota- were recognized. bly ICCTA’s Ray Hartstein Trustee Shawn Boldt and Jim Endress were Achievement Award in 2016. She sworn in by Terri Grimes, board sec- also served on various committees for retary. Recognized were outgoing stu- the Association of Community Col- dent trustee Erin Schrader and board lege Trustees (ACCT) and received member Diane Gallagher. Endress ACCT’s M. Dale Ensign Trustee was elected board chair and Blake Leadership award in October 2016. Musser was elected vice chair. Oth- Erin Schrader served as the student er members of the board are David trustee for the 2018-2019 term. She COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today Shockey, Douglas Block, Dr. Steve will graduate, Magna Cum Laude, Jennings, and Pennie Groezinger. Ter- from Highland Community College HCE Annual Meeting ri Grimes was elected board secretary. on May 18. Schrader has served as a Jo Daviess County Home and Community Education installed their 2019 officers at their annual Gallagher, of East Dubuque, began member of Student Senate; been on meeting. her term on the board in 2001. During the Dean’s list; been active in music Back row: Janice Broshous, Marilyn Wurster, Ginger Komiskey, Judy Scott, Jeanette Podnar, her tenure on the board, Gallagher and theatre; and most recently re- Stephanie Vaupel, Ann Coppernoll. Front Row: Alice Davis, Becky Thomas, District 1 Director, and served as the board’s Audit & Finance ceived Highland’s Citizenship award. Irma Zueger. Not pictured, Sally Toepfer. Committee Co-Chair; served as a For more information visit high- representative to the Illinois Com- land.edu. Area school nutrition professionals training According to the School Nutrition a balanced diet; one that is low in the changes that have occurred with- fessional development trainings for programming on nutrition and well- Association, the National School saturated fat and sodium, and rich in in the NSLP in recent years focus on school foodservice professionals. ness, visit http://web.extension.illi- Lunch Program (NSLP) is the second fruits, vegetables and whole grains. helping students receive those bene- The first training will be on Thurs- nois.edu/jsw or call 815-235-4125. largest food and nutrition assistance In addition to the many health ben- fits. day, June 6, from 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. program within the country. Serving efits, students who consume healthy “Many do not realize the NSLP at the Pearl City High School, 100 on average 30.4 million lunches each meals are more attentive in class, are is based on the Dietary Guidelines South Summit St, Pearl City IL. day during the school year. With the able to retain more information and for Americans, which provide ev- The second training will be on EZSELLUSA vast number of students receiving are less likely to be tired. Thus, im- idence-based recommendations to Tuesday, August 6, from 8:15 a.m. school meals, it is more important proving the quality of meals served promote health, prevent chronic dis- – 4 p.m., at the South Beloit High than ever, that we are ensuring stu- during the school day is an essential ease and helps people to reach and School, 245 Prairie Hill Road, South dents are receiving balanced nutri- step towards ensuring students are maintain a healthy weight,” states Beloit, IL. Estate Tag SALE tious meals. given the opportunity to consume Diane Reinhold, U of I Extension, These trainings will provide six Research has well documented nutritious foods that provide the ba- Nutrition and Wellness Educator. To hours of USDA Professional Stan- THURSDAY the health benefits from consuming sis for academic achievement. And help schools and foodservice author- dards credits for the 2019-2020 ities (SFA) in understanding and im- school year. There is no charge for FRIDAY plementing these changes, the USDA this training; however, preregistra- has established professional stan- tion is required. To learn more about SATURDAY dards for SFA. These standards allow the trainings and to register, call us May 23, 24 & 25 SFA to receive continuing education at (815)235-4125 or visit us online: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day and training to aid them in creating http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw. 325 Apache Ct., Galena, IL nutritious, safe and enjoyable meals. Diane Reinhold is a University University of Illinois Extension of Illinois Extension, Nutrition and This Downsizing/Moving has partnered with the Illinois State Wellness Educator and registered sale will be held in the Board of Education, to offer pro- dietitian. For more about upcoming home of James Jahncke. Longtime resident has moved and the house has TOOLS, OUTDOOR & MISCELLANEOUS been sold. Lots of Tools for ITEMS AUCTION the Guys! All items will be 507 E. MAIN ST. • LENA tagged with prices and is THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 - 4:30 P.M. Cash and Carry no waiting TOOLS, OUTDOOR & MISC. 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These students were nominated by their teachers for Paul at 563-543-5201 party lights; 25’ 30 amp RV cord; 4.80 x 8 trailer tires/rims; lawn/ their examples of character, achievement and leadership. www.ezsellusa.com Nicholas Davis will be attending the University of Illinois next garden tools; yard windmill. TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK 346767 EZ Sell USA Consignment Resale Center year majoring in areospace engineering and Isaac Stadel will 201 N. Commerce St., Galena, IL 61036 be attending the University of Wisconsin - Platteville majoring LOBDELL AUCTION SERVICE - 815-238-0832 Open Daily 9 a.m. Sun Noon in mechanical engineering. Close at 6 p.m. Daily IL LICENSE #440000644 - www.lobdellauctionservice.com Fri & Sat close at 9 p.m. 346670 24 24 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide Highland’s ‘The Prairie Wind’ is now available The 2019 issue of the “The Prai- of students and volunteer commu- rie Wind” art and literary magazine nity members who are guided by a is now available at the following team of faculty advisors. There is locations on the Highland Commu- no cost for the magazine. nity College campus and in Free- Contributors published in this port: year’s issue are: Carol Ahrens; Lin- * The Clarence Mitchell Library, da M. Hoch Auman; Ellen Bartels; Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts Center, Karen Beck; Cathy Conder; Me- second floor linda Cook; W. P. DeGraw; Bar- * J. Rosemary Shockey Book- bara Fogel; Marcy Folgate; Ruth store, Student/Conference Center, Ann Geary; Emily Gerke; Alex first floor Getz; Lynn Giles; Jane Goodspeed; * The Fine Arts Office, Ferguson Roger Goodspeed; Katrina Guth- Fine Arts Center rie; Faye Sanders-Hughes; Jan * Starbucks * Higher Grounds Kitazaki; John Y. Kitazaki; Anne * Zealous Art Studio & Tattoo Swan-Johnson; Hailie Lenz; Lane * Cork ‘n’ Keg & Liquors Lessman; Cassidy Loberg; Bran- “The Prairie Wind” is a diverse don Loos; Baylee Manus; Anita collection of poetry, artwork, pho- Meyers; Sydney Mitchell; Nanette tography, and music from the many Mosher; Madison Pitts; Kathleen members of the Highland commu- Quiroz; Ethan Richter; Kellene COURTESY PHOTO The Scoop Today/Shopper’s Guide nity. It is produced annually by stu- M. Simler; Jenna Skarlupka; Nina dents and staff in the Humanities Stachewicz; Daniel Tajlili; Barbara Untersee; Linda Vietmeyer; Marga- Senator Duckworth deployed and Fine Arts departments at High- U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois was deployed to Iraq as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot in land Community College. Pub- ret Watson; Kathleen Manning We- 2004. Duckworth’s Black Hawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq by a rocket-propelled grenade on lished since 1992, each issue is cre- ber; Sheila Kelly Welch, and Austin Nov. 12, 2004. ated by an editorial staff composed Williams

Are you backyard ready for Spring? • Closure (Continued from page 6) Your family yard is extension outdoor room, turfgrass for a game Remember Wildlife & Pollina- won’t be having our Luau this July, to thank all those agencies, friends for your home – providing a re- of croquet and a place for kids to run tors: Grass, trees, shrubs and flow- those of you who so generously gave and families who have supported spite from stress, offering an out- and play, trees and shrubs for priva- ering plants provide food and hab- to earn tickets and have your leaf on us along the way. You are the ones side entertainment area, expanding cy and a game of hide and seek, fire itat for birds, small mammals, and our Sponsorship Tree will be hearing who made our Sunset Luau’s such a your living space and giving kids pit, pergola, sandbox (for kids and pollinators, so plant to support them. from us very soon with an alternative success. You gave us so many laughs and pets and a safe place to play. dogs to dig!), outdoor furniture, or a Take Stock of Equipment: Do you plan. We thank you so much for your and such fun at our Turkey Trot and Research shows children reap nu- decorative water feature. need to update, upgrade or replace generosity. And please stop in and then the Bunny Bowl. You made your merous health, social and personal Plant for Kids & Pets: There are your outdoor power equipment, like see our tree. front doors beautiful with evergreens benefits from spending time outside many species of turfgrass to choose a lawn mower, hedger/trimmer or All money presently in our ac- we sold from Mickman’s. And so playing. from to create pet and kids play edger? Want to install a water solu- counts as well as our owned assets many of you supported us with brats, Here are some top tips to help space. Your local garden center or tion like a smart irrigation system? you get Backyard Ready this spring landscaper can help you identify Invest in outdoor power equipment will be distributed to other non-profit burgers and bake sales when we were courtesy of the Outdoor Power what will work best for your climate now so you are ready to roll for organizations in our area. at Sullivan’s and A.J.’s Lena Maid Equipment Institute. zone and lifestyle. And don’t forget spring! We want to very sincerely thank Meats. Your support in those fund- Plan for Fun: Depending on your to avoid toxic plants to pets if they For more information, go to save- all who have offered referrals, served raisers and all the others, allowed us lifestyle and climate, consider an are a member of your family. livinglandscapes.com as volunteers in any capacity or pro- to serve those in need in JoDaviess, vided client care in any way. Without Carroll and Stephenson Counties for you there would have been no Volun- the past 36 years. We are blessed to teer Hospice/Visitors. A huge “Thank live and serve in such a generous, you” goes out to Joann Robinson friendly and giving community and who has served as our Executive Di- we appreciate you all. rector for the past 20 years and to our June 2 - 6 very dedicated Board of Directors 5 p.m. Meal who had to make this very difficult decision. • Class 5:30 - 8 p.m. VBS We want to also thank all the busi- (Continued from page 5) nesses in the tri-county area who Ages 3 - 6th Grade have supported us in incredible ways Norman, who has more than 40 years over the years. And finally, we want of experience in insurance and finan- cial services. He is also a licensed SHIP counselor. Monroe Clinic Expect to learn basic Medicare in- formation such as the parts of Medi- FastCare is care, about Medicare supplements, and Advantage plans plus senior tax moving to a exemptions with time for a Q&A. Norman encourages people to bring new temporary their burning Medicare questions. The Senior Resource Center offers location programs, education and activities Monday, May 20 was Monroe for people 50 and beyond, their fam- • New friends • Amazing experiments Clinic FastCare’s last day at the ilies and caregivers in Stephenson • Creative games • Super-fun snacks Monroe Shopko. FastCare will re- and Jo Daviess counties. The pro- open on Wednesday, May 22 at 8 grams include Adult Protective Ser- • Surprising adventures a.m. at a temporary location in the vices, AARP Tax-Aide, Information Monroe Clinic hospital lobby & Assistance, Money Management Use the hospital main entrance and Program, Case Management, Transit follow the signs to FastCare’s tempo- and Education & Activities. rary location. For more information or other Evangelical Free Church of Lena FastCare’s hours and services will questions about the Senior Resource remain the same. Center, call 815-235-9777 or go to 720 N. Freedom St., Lena • 815-369-5591 For more information, go to www. the center’s website, www.seniorre- Register at lenafreechurch.org or email [email protected] 346198 monroeclinic.org/fastcare. sourcecenter.net.